Methods and Compositions for Treating Foot or Hand Pain
OwnerJennifer L. Sandersinventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides novel formulations for treating foot or hand pain by topically administering a sympathomimetic drug, particularly oxymetazoline, to the skin of the foot or hand.
Claims22
A composition for topical application to a foot or hand, said composition comprising:
- (a) a pharmaceutically effective amount of sympathomimetic drug;
- and
- (b) a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
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A method of treating foot or hand pain comprising topically applying to skin of a foot or hand a composition comprising
- (a) a pharmaceutically effective amount of sympathomimetic drug or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof;
- and
- (b) a dermatologically acceptable vehicle;
- wherein the composition constricts blood flow in the foot or hand.
A method of treating localized hypertension in a foot, said method comprising applying to skin of a foot a composition comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of sympathomimetic drug or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle, wherein the composition constricts blood flow in the foot.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.