US Patent

US11246863 — Ciprofloxacin otic composition and kits and method for using same

Formulation · Assigned to ALK Abello Inc · Expires 2038-11-27 · 13y remaining

Vulnerability score 50/100 Moderate — design-around opportunities exist

What this patent protects

This patent protects an otic product kit for administering a sterilized formulation of ciprofloxacin.

USPTO Abstract

Disclosed herein are otic product kits for administration of a sterilized formulation. In some embodiments, the otic product kit comprises: an aseptic container containing the sterilized formulation; a syringe; and an administration needle connectable to the syringe, wherein the sterilized formulation comprising: from about 5.5 wt % to about 6.5 wt % multiparticulate ciprofloxacin; from about 15 wt % to about 17 wt % poloxamer 407; and water. Also disclosed herein are methods of preparing and administrating the sterilized formulation. In some embodiments, the method comprising (1) transferring the sterilized otic formulation from an aseptic container to a syringe through a preparation needle; (2) replacing the preparation needle with an administration needle; and (3) injecting the sterilized otic formulation from the syringe through the administration needle into the ear of a patient.

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US11246863
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Formulation
Expires
2038-11-27
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
ALK Abello Inc
Source
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