US11040004 — Otic gel formulations for treating otitis externa
Method of Use · Assigned to Otonomy Inc · Expires 2037-11-12 · 11y remaining
What this patent protects
This patent protects methods for treating otic diseases or conditions with antimicrobial agent compositions and formulations applied directly to the targeted auris structure(s).
USPTO Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods for the treatment of otic diseases or conditions with antimicrobial agent compositions and formulations administered locally to an individual afflicted with an otic disease or condition, through direct application of these compositions and formulations onto or via perfusion into the targeted auris structure(s).
Drugs covered by this patent
- Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) · Alk Abello
FDA Patent Use Codes
When a patent is method-of-use, FDA lists it once per applicable indication ("U-code"). Each U-code carves out a specific therapeutic use that generic filers must either license or design around.
| Code | Description | Drug |
|---|---|---|
U-2252 |
— | Cipro |
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