US7812049 — Method and therapeutic/cosmetic topical compositions for the treatment of rosacea and skin erythema using α1-adrenoceptor agonists
Method of Use · Assigned to Vicept Therapeutics Inc · Expires 2028-05-02 · 2y remaining
What this patent protects
This patent protects a method and composition for treating rosacea and skin erythema using alpha-1 adrenoceptor agonists applied topically to the skin.
USPTO Abstract
The present invention is directed to the treatment of skin erythema as exhibited in rosacea and other conditions characterized by increased erythema (redness) of the skin. These conditions exhibit dilation of blood vessels due to a cutaneous vascular hyper-reactivity. In particular, the present invention is directed to a novel composition and method for the treatment of skin erythema using α 1 -adrenergic receptor (α 1 -adrenoceptor) agonists incorporated into cosmetic, pharmacological or dermatological compositions for topical application to the skin.
Drugs covered by this patent
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-1959 |
— | oxymetazoline-hydrochloride |
Bibliographic data sourced from FDA Orange Book + USPTO public records. Plain-English summary generated by AI grounded in source text. Patent term extensions (PTR, SPC, pediatric) may shift the effective expiry. Not legal advice.
Track this patent
Get a daily-checked alert when vulnerability score, expiry, classification, or assignee changes. Email, Slack, or Teams delivery. Pro: 50 watches, Free: 3.