Methods and compositions for treating headache pain with topical NSAID compositions
OwnerLarry Caldwell, Bradley S. Galerinventors
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Abstract
Methods and compositions are provided for treating a host suffering from headache pain. In the subject methods, a topical NSAID formulation is applied to a keratinized skin site proximal to the pain associated with the headache pain, e.g., a keratinized skin surface of the head, such as the forehead, temple, etc. Practice of the subject methods results in at least a reduction in the intensity of the pain associated with the headache. The subject methods and compositions find use in the treatment of a variety of headache conditions.
Claims23
A method for at least ameliorating headache pain of a host, said method comprising:
- topically applying an affective amount of a topical NSAID formulation to a keratinized skin surface of said host to at least ameliorate said headache pain.
A method of treating a mammal suffering from headache pain, said method comprising:
- topically applying a nonsalicylate NSAID formulation to a keratinized skin surface of said mammal for a period of time sufficient for amelioration of said headache pain to occur.
A method for treating a human suffering from headache pain, said method comprising:
- topically applying a nonsalicylate NSAID formulation to at least one of the forehead, temples and/or occipital region of said human to at least reduce said pain.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.