Ethyleneoxide butyleneoxide block copolymer compositions
AssigneeAlcon Research, Ltd.
InventorsJames W. Davis, Howard Allen Ketelson, David L. Meadows
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Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions comprising ethyleneoxide butyleneoxide and a galactomannan such as guar. The compositions are particularly well suited for ophthalmic applications such as contact lens disinfection and rewetting. Methods for the treatment of dry eye using the compositions of the present invention are also contemplated.
Claims10
A sterile, aqueous ophthalmic composition comprising an ethyleneoxide butyleneoxide (EO-BO) block copolymer of the formula (EO)m(BO)n and a galactomannan, and wherein m has an average value of 45 and n has an average value of 9 to 18.
A method of delivering a pharmaceutical agent to the eye which comprises topically administering to the eye a composition comprising one or more pharmaceutically active agent(s), an ethyleneoxide butyleneoxide block copolymer of the formula (EO)m(BO)n and a galactomannan, and wherein m has an average value of 45 and n has an average value of 9 to 18.
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