Patent ID: 8642556
Filing Date: 2014-02-04
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A first topical ophthalmic emulsion for treating an eye of a human, wherein the first topical ophthalmic emulsion comprises cyclosporin A in an amount of about 0.05% by weight, polysorbate 80, acrylate/C10-30 alkyl acrylate cross-polymer, water, and castor oil in an amount of about 1.25% by weight; and wherein the first topical ophthalmic emulsion is therapeutically effective in treating dry eye disease; and wherein the first topical ophthalmic emulsion provides overall efficacy substantially equal to a second topical ophthalmic emulsion comprising cyclosporin A in an amount of about 0.1% by weight and castor oil in an amount of about 1.25% by weight.