Fluid ophthalmic composition based on lipid microparticles containing at least one active principle
AssigneeMerck, Sharp & Dohme-Chibret
InventorAnnouk Rozier
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Abstract
There is described a fluid ophthalmic composition which comprises a suspension in a fluid dispersant medium of lipid microparticles containing at least one active principle. The composition enables improved availability of the active principle to be obtained as a result of high intraocular levels.
Claims13
In a fluid ophthalmic composition comprising a fluid dispersant medium and an effective amount of at least one opthalmic pharmaceutical or diagnostic active principle, the improvement wherein the active principle is contained in lipid microparticles suspended in the fluid dispersant medium, wherein the lipid microparticles are prepared from a lipid base having a melting point of between 30.degree. and 40.degree. C.
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