POLYMERIC ARTIFICIAL TEAR SYSTEM
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1. An ophthalmic formulation comprising a galactomannan, borate, and a cis-diol, wherein said formulation is substantially free of divalent cations.
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The present invention relates to artificial tear formulations and ophthalmic formulations suitable for drug delivery. The formulations comprise galactomannans such as guar or hydroxypropyl guar and a borate source such as boric acid. The formulations further comprise a cis-diol such as sorbitol that interferes with the cross-linking of galactomannan and borate. Optionally, the formulations are substantially free of divalent cations.
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- 1. An ophthalmic formulation comprising a galactomannan, borate, and a cis-diol, wherein said formulation is substantially free of divalent cations.
- 11. In an ophthalmic formulation comprising a galactomann and borate, the improvement comprising adding a cis-diol to prevent galactomann and borate cross-linking, thereby reducing the viscosity of the formulation.
- 15. An improved ophthalmic formulation comprising galactomannan and borate, said formulation comprising a cis-diol that is eliminated from tear film more rapidly than said galactomannan when the formulation is instilled in an eye.
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