Use of combinations gelling polysaccharides and finely divided drug carrier substrates in topical ophthalmic compositions
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1. A topical ophthalmic composition comprising a gelling polysaccharide and a finely-divided drug carrier substrate, wherein the concentration of said gelling polysaccharide allows the composition to be administrable as a drop which gels upon instillation to the eye.
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Abstract
Ophthalmic compositions comprising combinations of gelling polysaccharides and finely-divided drug carrier substrates which become relatively more viscous on contact with the eye are disclosed. These ophthalmic compositions are both comfortable and long-lasting Ophthalmic compositions further comprising a pharmaceutically active drug are also disclosed, as are methods of use.
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- 1. A topical ophthalmic composition comprising a gelling polysaccharide and a finely-divided drug carrier substrate, wherein the concentration of said gelling polysaccharide allows the composition to be administrable as a drop which gels upon instillation to the eye.
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17. A method of delivering an ophthalmic agent to the eye which comprises topically administering a composition comprising:
- an ophthalmic agent, a gelling polysaccharide, and a finely-divided drug carrier substrate, wherein the concentration of said gelling polysaccharide allows the composition to be administrable as a drop which gels upon instillation to the eye.
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