CA2615108A1 — Preservative composition for ophthalmic use

USPTO Abstract

The object is to prevent the generation of chlorine dioxide in a liquid preparation for ophthalmic use containing a hypochlorite. A liquid preparation for ophthalmic use comprising a preservative composition for ophthalmic use which comprises a hypochlorite and at least one stabilizer selected from the following substances 1) to 7): 1) creatinine; 2) geraniol; 3) glucose; 4) tocopherol acetate; 5) oxiquinoline sulfate; 6) a sugar alcohol; and 7) a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester. The liquid preparation can prevent the generation of chlorine dioxide, and is therefore excellent in safety and shows a sustained preservative effect for a prolonged period of time.