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US 8,524,290 B2Granted
Non-occluding nasal moisturizer and methods of use
OwnerJohn E. Kulesza, Jeffrey Katzinventors
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Abstract
Compositions are provided that provide improved nasal moisture, clarity, and lubrication. Compositions are oil-in-glycerin emulsions that include a surfactant promoting emulsification of a hydrophobic or otherwise water insoluble bioactive agent. The compositions are used in methods of promoting improved nasal moisture and reduction in nasal congestion.
Claims7
A method of moisturizing the nasal mucosa comprising:
- applying to the nasal mucosa a composition comprising:
- glycerin;
- a bioactive agent;
- and
- a non-ionic ethoxylated emulsifier, said emulsifier absent a linkage to an aliphatic compound of greater than three carbons;
- wherein said applying does not occlude the nasal mucosa, and wherein said composition is substantially free of saline or water;
- and
- moisturizing said nasal mucosa.
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A method of reducing nasal congestion in a subject comprising:
- applying to the nasal mucosa an oil-in-glycerin emulsion consisting essentially of a hydrophobic bioactive agent, and a non-ionic ethoxylated emulsifier, said emulsifier absent an aliphatic compound of greater than three carbons;
- said emulsion substantially free of water,
- wherein said emulsion is non-occlusive to the nasal mucosa and
- reducing nasal congestion in said subject.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.