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Last Updated: November 22, 2024

Details for Patent: 8,420,688


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Which drugs does patent 8,420,688 protect, and when does it expire?

Patent 8,420,688 protects RHOFADE and is included in one NDA.

Summary for Patent: 8,420,688
Title:Method and therapeutic/cosmetic topical compositions for the treatment of rosacea and skin erythema using .alpha..sub.1-adrenoceptor agonists
Abstract: The present invention is directed to the treatment of skin erythema as exhibited in rosacea and other conditions characterized by increased erythema (redness) of the skin. These conditions exhibit dilation of blood vessels due to a cutaneous vascular hyper-reactivity. In particular, the present invention is directed to a novel composition and method for the treatment of skin erythema using .alpha..sub.1-adrenergic receptor (.alpha..sub.1-adrenoceptor) agonists incorporated into cosmetic, pharmacological or dermatological compositions for topical application to the skin.
Inventor(s): Shanler; Stuart D. (Pomona, NY), Ondo; Andrew (Las Cruces, NM)
Assignee: Allergan, Inc. (Irvine, CA)
Application Number:12/788,746
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for patent 8,420,688
Patent Claim Types:
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Use; Composition; Formulation; Dosage form;

Drugs Protected by US Patent 8,420,688

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
Mayne Pharma RHOFADE oxymetazoline hydrochloride CREAM;TOPICAL 208552-001 Jan 18, 2017 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up TOPICAL TREATMENT OF PERSISTENT FACIAL ERYTHEMA ASSOCIATED WITH ROSACEA IN ADULTS WITH 1% OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE CREAM ⤷  Sign Up
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