OTIC formulations, methods and devices
AssigneeDechra Veterinary Products, LLC
InventorsDouglas I. Hepler, Gail L. Dempsey, Dorothea A. Erxleben, Neil E. Paulsen
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a formulation and method for treating an ear infection, especially otomycosis and otitis externa, by administering a one-time only treatment comprising an antibiotic, antifungal, and an anti-inflammatory in a thick, otic carrier. In one embodiment, the formulation comprises a therapeutically effective amount of active ingredients including a marbofloxacin, terbinafine and/or clotrimazole and dexamethasone.
Claims13
A method for treating an infection in an ear canal of a mammal, comprising applying a single dose of an otic formulation into the ear canal of a mammal with an ear infection, the otic formulation comprising:
- a) therapeutic agents consisting of:
- i) about 1.5% to 1.9% w/w of marbofloxacin;
- ii) about 1.6% to 3.3% w/w of terbinafine or salts thereof;
- and
- iii) about 0.1% to 0.3% w/w of dexamethasone;
- wherein the formulation further comprises,
- b) about 17% to 26% w/w of wax;
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- c) about 70% to 80% w/w of mineral oil.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.