Anionic oil-in-water emulsions containing prostaglandins and uses thereof
US9089480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P27/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A colloidal anionic oil-in-water emulsion includes a prostaglandin, an oil having a iodine value ≦2, a surfactant and water, provided the anionic oil-in-water emulsion does not contain polyvinyl alcohol. The use of the anionic oil-in-water emulsions for enhancing the stability of the prostaglandins, for the treatment of ocular hypertension and/or glaucoma, for promoting growth of eyelashes and/or for treating eyelash hypotrichosis is also described.
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