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Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Claims for Patent: 11,969,403

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Summary for Patent: 11,969,403

Title:	Topical formulations of chloroprocaine and methods of using same
Abstract:	Topical dosages and formulations of chloroprocaine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided that are efficacious, chemically stable and physiologically balanced for safety and efficacy, particularly during ophthalmic procedures or in response to ophthalmic abrasions or trauma.
Inventor(s):	Augusto Mitidieri, Elisabetta Donati, Clara Bianchi
Assignee:	Sintetica SA , Pilot Corp
Application Number:	US17/008,913
Patent Claims:	1. A topical ophthalmic gel formulation comprising from 2% to 4% by weight of chloroprocaine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, one or more thickening agents, and water, at a pH of from 2.8 to 3.8. 2. The formulation of claim 1 comprising from 2% to 4% by weight chloroprocaine HCl. 3. The formulation of claim 1 comprising about 3% by weight chloroprocaine HCl. 4. The formulation of claim 1 comprising from 0.5% to 1.5% by weight hydroxyethyl cellulose. 5. The formulation of claim 1 at a pH of from 3.0 to 3.6. 6. The formulation of claim 1 further comprising hydrochloric acid. 7. The formulation of claim 1 comprising hydroxyethyl cellulose in an amount sufficient to impart a viscosity of from 300 to 4000 mPas. 8. The formulation of claim 1 in the form of a monodose container comprising from 0.5 to 2 grams of gel. 9. The formulation of claim 1 comprising about 3% by weight chloroprocaine HCl, hydrochloric acid, and from 0.5% to 1.5% by weight hydroxyethyl cellulose.

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