Re-epithelializing pharmaceutical compositions comprising xanthan gum

a technology of xanthan gum and composition, which is applied in the direction of drug compositions, aerosol delivery, inorganic non-active ingredients, etc., can solve the problems of long wound healing period, imperfect wound closure, and many discomfort, and achieve the effect of accelerating re-epithelialization and being well tolerated
US20080146530A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-06-19S I F I SPA
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US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
S I F I SPA
Publication Date
2008-06-19
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Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of xanthan gum as re-epithelializing agent and, in particular, to a pharmaceutical formulation comprising xanthan gum as a re-epithelializing active principle eventually mixed with hyaluronic acid. Said use and composition speed up and improve advantageously the formation of newly grown epithelium.
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RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 10 / 512,521 filed Oct. 25, 2004, which is a National Stage under 35 U.S.C. § 371 of PCT / IT03 / 00257, filed on Apr. 24, 2003 claiming priority under Section 119(e) to application number EPO 02425274.4 filed Apr. 30, 2002, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by referenceFIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to re-epithelializing pharmaceutical compositions especially for ophthalmic use.BACKGROUND ART

[0003] It is well known that epithelial cells, for example in the cornea, may suffer injuries caused by foreign bodies, such as abrasions, cuts and wounds (accidental, surgical, immunological etc), and postinfective ulcers. Injuries of this sort generally require long wound healing periods; cause much discomfort and often an imperfect wound closure.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The object of the present invention is a pharmaceutical composition that can accelerate re-epithelializat...

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