US Patent
US9993483 — Compositions and methods for treating ophthalmic, octic, or nasal infections
Formulation · Assigned to Alcon Research LLC · Expires 2030-07-02 · 4y remaining
Vulnerability score
56/100
Moderate — design-around opportunities exist
What this patent protects
This patent protects methods and compositions for treating ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infections using finafloxacin or a finafloxacin derivative.
USPTO Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for treating an ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infection comprising treating the infected tissue with a composition comprising finafloxacin or a finafloxacin derivative. The present invention also relates to antimicrobial compositions comprising finafloxacin or a finafloxacin derivative. The compositions are suitable for the treatment of ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infections.
Drugs covered by this patent
- Xtoro (FINAFLOXACIN) · Fonseca Biosciences
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