EP0388306A2
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Method for treating pain associated with herpes-zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia by topical application of local anesthetics
Assignee: Hind Health Care Inc
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Filing: 1990-03-15
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2010-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A method is offered for reducing the pain associated with herpes-zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia. The method consists of administering a composition incorporating a transdermal delivery system for the administration of local anesthetic to areas of the body afflicted by herpes-zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia enclosed with an occlusive dressing or a plaster dressing.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry Hind
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/70; A61K9/7023; A61K9/703; A61K9/7038; A61K9/7046; A61K9/7053; A61K9/7061; A61K31/00; A61K31/13; A61K31/16; A61K31/165; A61K31/167; A61K47/00; A61K47/06; A61K47/08; A61K47/10; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0014; A61P; A61P25/00; A61P25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A preparation comprising a composition and a dressing for reducing pain associated with herpes-zoster and post herpetic neuralgia in applying the composition to the skin at the site of pain and covering dressing, said composition comprising an anesthetic in a physiologically acceptable vehicle capable of transdermal penetration over an extended period of time in an amount sufficient to relieve pain.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A preparation comprising a composition and a dressing for reducing pain associated with herpes-zoster and post herpetic neuralgia in applying the composition to the skin at the site of pain and covering dressing, said composition comprising an anesthetic in a physiologically acceptable vehicle capable of transdermal penetration over an extended period of time in an amount sufficient to relieve pain.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A preparation according to claim 1, wherein the local anesthetic is composed of an aromatic group and a tertiary amine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A preparation according to anyone of claims 1 to 2, wherein the local anesthetic consists of lidocaine in concentration ranging from about 5 to 20 % when said composition is a gel, and from 1 to 20 % when said composition is incorporated into plaster.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the vehicle consists of propylene glycol in a concentration of about 70-90 %.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A preparation acording to anyone of claims 1 to 4, wherein the compound is a gel consisting of about 0.1-5 % of a thickening agent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A preparation according to anyone of claims 1 to 5, wherein the thickening agent is an amine-neutralized polyacrylate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A preparation according to anyone of claims 1 to 6, wherein said dressing is an occlusive dressing of a physiologically acceptable plastic film.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A preparation according to anyone of claims 1 to 7, wherein said occlusive dressing Saran Wrap, polyethylene film, or polyvinyl and is impermeable to the composition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A preparation according to anyone of claims 1 to 8, wherein said dressing is a plaster dressing wherein said anesthetic is incorporated into the adhesive layer of said plaster.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
115 words
A preparation according to anyone of claims 1 to 9 for reducing pain associated with herpes-zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia, said preparation comprising a composition comprising lidocaine in a concentration of about 5-15 % in a physiologically acceptable vehicle capable of transdermal penetration over an extended period of time in an amount sufficient to relieve pain, said vehicle comprising : a glycol in about 75-85 % ; a nonionic surfactant in about 2-20 % ; and a thickening agent in about 0.1-5 % ; and a plastic film as an occlusive dressing or as a plaster dressing for covering the composition simultaneously or consecutively with applying the composition to the skin at the site of pain.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A preparation according to claim 9, wherein said glycol is propylene glycol and said thickening agent is an amine-neutralized polyacrylate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A preparation according to claim 8, wherein said covering is a plaster and said comprises lidocaine in a concentration of about 1-20 % incorporated into the adhesive layer of said plaster.
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