EP Patent

EP1389911A1 — Ectoparasiticidal compositions and methods of their use

Assigned to Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp · Expires 2004-02-25 · 22y expired

What this patent protects

The present invention provides compositions and methods for killing mammalian ectoparasites and eggs. The present invention provides compositions comprising active ingredients, such as, for example, terpenes, such as dipentene and/or D- limonene; and/or terpene-ols, such as, for …

USPTO Abstract

The present invention provides compositions and methods for killing mammalian ectoparasites and eggs. The present invention provides compositions comprising active ingredients, such as, for example, terpenes, such as dipentene and/or D- limonene; and/or terpene-ols, such as, for example, terpineol and 1-terpinen-4-ol; and/or 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene; and/or aromatic alcohols; and/or essential oils. The present invention also provides, compositions and methods for killing mammalian ectoparasites and eggs which are resistant to ingredient(s) in established insecticides, such as for example, malathion, permethrin and/or lindane.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
EP1389911A1
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
Expires
2004-02-25
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp
Source
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