CA1338779C — Method for treating pain associated with herpes-zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia by topical application of local anesthetics
Assigned to Hind Health Care Inc · Expires 1996-12-10 · 29y expired
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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 to areas of for the administration of lidocaine to areas of the body afflicted by h…
USPTO 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 to areas of for the administration of lidocaine to areas of the body afflicted by herpes-zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia enclosed with an occlusive dressing or a plaster dressing.
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