Compositions comprising mixtures of semifluorinated alkanes
AssigneeNovaliq GmbH
InventorsBernhard Günther, Bastian Theisinger, Sonja Theisinger, Dieter Scherer
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Abstract
The invention provides novel compositions comprising at least two or more semifluorinated alkanes. The compositions can be used as medicines that are topically administered to an eye or ophthalmic tissue, such as for use in the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) and/or meibomian gland dysfunction and symptoms associated therewith. The invention further provides kits comprising such compositions.
Claims9
A method for treating Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, comprising administering, to a patient in need thereof, a composition comprising a liquid semifluorinated alkane to the surface of the cornea and/or conjunctiva;
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- wherein the semifluorinated alkane is F(CF2)6(CH2)8H;
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- wherein said composition is effective in spreading out over the corneal and conjunctival surface and penetrating the Meibomian gland and/or Meibomian gland ducts, and wherein said composition is effective solubilizing the abnormal Meibomian secretions of said patient.
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