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Solid state ophthalmic medication

  • US 4,179,497 A
  • Filed: 11/13/1978
  • Issued: 12/18/1979
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/1973
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. The method of applying pilocarpine to the eye which comprises inserting a solid ophthalmic insert comprising between 0.1 to about 35% of pilocarpine pamoate as an ophthalmic active agent admixed in a matrix of from about 65 to about 99% of hydroxypropyl cellulose in the cul-de-sac of the conjunctiva to thereby dispense the active agent pilocarpine to the eye over a prolonged period of time.

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