Claims for Patent: 6,896,886

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Summary for Patent: 6,896,886

Title:	Use of botulinum toxins for treating various disorders and conditions and associated pain
Abstract:	A method and composition for treating a patient suffering from a disease, disorder or condition and associated pain include the administration to the patient of a therapeutically effective amount of a neurotoxin selected from a group consisting of Botulinum toxin types A, B, C, D, E, F and G.
Inventor(s):	Aoki; K. Roger (Laguna Hills, CA), Grayston; Michael W. (Irvine, CA), Carlson; Steven R. (Laguna Niguel, CA), Leon; Judith M. (Laguna Niguel, CA)
Assignee:	Allergan, Inc. (Irvine, CA)
Application Number:	09/906,496
Patent Claims:	1. A method for the control of autonomic nerve function in a mammal comprising locally administering to cholinergic neurons of the autonomic system of the mammal an amount of botulinum toxin sufficient to cause denervation of the neurons, wherein said denervation results in control of autonomic nerve function in a target tissue or organ innervated by said neurons, wherein the autonomic nerve function includes the function of an autonomic nerve which contributes to at least one symptom of excessive sweating. 2. A method according to claim 1 for alleviating excessive sweating, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of botulinum toxin to the skin of a human. 3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the botulinum toxin is administered by intradermal injection. 4. A method according to claim 1, wherein the botulinum toxin is at least one of botulinum toxins A, B, C, D, E, F or G. 5. A method according to claim 4, wherein the botulinum toxin is botulinum toxin A. 6. A method according to claim 4, wherein the botulinum toxin is botulinum toxin D.

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Applicant	Tradename	Biologic Ingredient	Dosage Form	BLA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Expiredate
Abbvie Inc.	BOTOX COSMETIC	onabotulinumtoxina	For Injection	103000	December 09, 1991	⤷ Subscribe	2013-12-28
Abbvie Inc.	BOTOX	onabotulinumtoxina	For Injection	103000	December 09, 1991	⤷ Subscribe	2013-12-28
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International Patent Family for US Patent 6,896,886

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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	9517904	⤷ Subscribe
United States of America	8557256	⤷ Subscribe
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