Claims for Patent: 7,439,241
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Summary for Patent: 7,439,241
| Title: | Compounds, formulations, and methods for treating or preventing rosacea |
| Abstract: | In methods, compounds, and topical formulations for treatment of rosacea incorporating compounds represented by the formulas below: ##STR00001## wherein each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 is independently hydrogen, hologen, alkyl, or alkoxy; each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, or alkoxy; and each of R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is independently hydrogen, nitro, alkyl, or alkoxy; wherein each of A.sub.1, A.sub.3, and A.sub.4 is independently hydrogen or alkyl; and A.sub.2 is independently hydrogen or hydroxy; and wherein each of B.sub.1, B.sub.2, and B.sub.3 is independently hydrogen, hydroxy, or alkoxy; and each of B.sub.4 and B.sub.5 is independently hydrogen or alkyl, applying such compounds topically as sprays, mists, aerosols, solutions, lotions, gels, creams, ointments, pastes, unguents, emulsions, and suspensions to treat rosacea and its symptoms. |
| Inventor(s): | DeJovin; Jack A. (New Brunswick, NJ), DeJovin; Isabelle Jean (New Brunswick, NJ) |
| Assignee: | Galderma Laboratories, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX) |
| Application Number: | 10/853,585 |
| Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: | See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for patent 7,439,241 |
| Patent Claims: | 1. A method of reducing redness associated with rosacea comprising topically administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of brimonidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to the site of the redness on the skin of a patient. |
