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Patent: 4,507,287

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Summary for Patent: 4,507,287

Title:	Preparation and method for the treatment of acne
Abstract:	There is disclosed a preparation and method of treating Acne vulgaris which comprises topical application of a preparation comprising an antibacterial agent dissolved in DMSO. The antibacterial agents include ara-A, acyclovir, ribavirin, amikacin, cefamandole, cefoxitin, erythromycin, tetracycline, tobramycin, vancomycin, lincomycin, and carbenicillin.
Inventor(s):	Dixon; Glen J. (Lithonia, GA)
Application Number:	06/505,784
Patent Claims:	see list of patent claims

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Applicant	Tradename	Biologic Ingredient	Dosage Form	BLA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Expiredate
Hoffmann-la Roche Inc.	PEGASYS COPEGUS COMBINATION PACK	peginterferon alfa-2a and ribavirin		125083	June 04, 2004	4,507,287	2003-06-20
Schering Corporation A Subsidiary Of Merck & Co., Inc.	PEGINTRON/ REBETOL COMBO PACK	peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin		125196	June 13, 2008	4,507,287	2003-06-20
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