Method of reducing soft tissue swelling and pain
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1. A method for reducing soft tissue swelling and pain of animals comprising administering topically to the animal a composition comprising from 10 to 100 units of a proteolytic enzyme selected from the group consisting of papain, trypsin, chymotrypsin, hyalurionidase or mixtures thereof dissolved in a transfer vehicle in an amount sufficient to transport the proteolytic enzyme through the soft tissue of the animal.
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Disclosed is a composition and a method for reducing soft tissue swelling and pain. A composition comprising of proteolytic enzyme and a transfer vehicle is topically applied to the injured bodily area. Relief is rapid.
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- 1. A method for reducing soft tissue swelling and pain of animals comprising administering topically to the animal a composition comprising from 10 to 100 units of a proteolytic enzyme selected from the group consisting of papain, trypsin, chymotrypsin, hyalurionidase or mixtures thereof dissolved in a transfer vehicle in an amount sufficient to transport the proteolytic enzyme through the soft tissue of the animal.
- 3. A method for reducing soft tissue swelling and pain of animals comprising administering topically to the animal 10 to 100 units of a composition comprising a proteolytic enzyme selected from the group consisting of papain, trypsin, chymotrypsin, hyalurionidase or mixtures thereof dissolved in a transfer vehicle in an amount sufficient to transport the proteolytic enzyme through the soft tissue of the animal, wherein the transfer vehicle is selected from the group consisting of glycerin, alcohol, water and hydroalcoholic based topically administerable pharmaceutical carriers.
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6. A method for reducing soft tissue swelling and pain in animals consisting essentially of topically administering to the soft tissue of the animals a solution consisting essentially of 18 units of papain per 50 ml of a mixture consisting essentially of alcohol, isopropyl, alcohol, purified water, propylene glycol, and laureth-4.
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