Compositions containing moxifloxacin for treating otic infections

US8993636B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8993636-B2
Application numberUS-201314062957-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 25, 2013
Priority dateSep 30, 1998
Publication dateMar 31, 2015
Grant dateMar 31, 2015

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Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.

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What is claimed is: 1. A pharmaceutical product in multidose form comprising (i) a topical otic pharmaceutical composition comprising moxifloxacin or a pharmaceutically useful hydrate or salt thereof at a concentration of 0.35 to 1.0 wt. % and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle therefor, and (ii) instructions for topically applying the composition to otic tissue. 2. A pharmaceutical product according to claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises an…

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What does patent US8993636B2 cover?
Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Alcon Inc, Alcon Pharamceuticals Ltd
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K31/166. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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