Details for Patent: 7,851,504
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Title: | Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution |
Abstract: | A composition comprising from 0.005% to 0.02% bimatoprost by weight and from 100 ppm to 250 ppm benzalkonium chloride, wherein said composition is an aqueous liquid which is formulated for ophthalmic administration is disclosed herein. A method which is useful in treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension related thereto is also disclosed herein. |
Inventor(s): | Chang; Chin-Ming (Tustin, CA), Chang; James N. (Newport Beach, CA), Schiffman; Rhett M. (Laguna Beach, CA), Jordan; R. Scott (Trabuco Canyon, CA), Chang-Lin; Joan-En (Tustin, CA) |
Assignee: | Allergan, Inc. (Irvine, CA) |
Filing Date: | Mar 16, 2005 |
Application Number: | 11/083,261 |
Claims: | 1. A composition having a pH of about 7.3 which consists essentially of about 0.01% bimatoprost, about 200 ppm benzalkonium chloride, a phosphate buffer, NaCl, and water, wherein said composition is an aqueous liquid which is formulated for ophthalmic administration. 2. A composition having a pH of about 7.3 which comprises about 0.01% bimatoprost, about 200 ppm benzalkonium chloride, citric acid monohydrate, a phosphate buffer, and NaCl wherein said composition is an aqueous liquid which is formulated for ophthalmic administration. 3. A composition having a pH of about 7.3 which comprises about 0.01% bimatoprost, 200 ppm benzalkonium chloride, about 0.014 citric acid monohydrate, a phosphate buffer, NaCl, and water wherein said composition is an aqueous liquid which is formulated for ophthalmic administration. |