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Details for Patent: 5,840,744


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Summary for Patent: 5,840,744
Title:Intravaginal treatment of vaginal infections with buffered metronidazole compositions
Abstract:A non-flowing composition and method for treatment of bacterial vaginosis are disclosed. An afflicted vagina is treated with a therapeutically effective but relatively low dose of metronidazole in a composition that includes a buffer system maintaining the composition at a pH value in the range of about 3.75 to about 4.25. The composition can also be used for prophylactic purposes.
Inventor(s):Robert J. Borgman
Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp
Application Number:US08/680,750
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