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Method of preserving ophthalmic solutions and compositions therefor

CA 1339031 C · Owner: Ciba-Geigy Ag · Inventors: Tsao, Fu-Pao; Martin, Stephen M.

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A preservative for ophthalmic solutions having an active ingredient is provided having a, hydrogen peroxide content of about 0.001 % to about 0.10 % by weight; and diethylene triamine penta(methylene phosphonic acid) or a physiologically compatible salt thereof present at about 0.002 % to 0.03 % by weight and/or 0.005 % to about 0.20 % by weight of 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid or a physiologically compatible salt, thereof.

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  • Granted April 1, 1997. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 1, 2014.
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FiledAugust 2, 1989
GrantedApril 1, 1997
Term endedApril 1, 2014
Patent numberCA 1339031 C
Classification (IPC)A01N59/00 +2 more

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199019931996199920022005200820112014Application filedAug 2, 1989Patent grantedApril 1, 1997Term endedApril 1, 2014

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