THERAPEUTIC OR PREVENTIVE AGENT FOR MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION OR MEIBOMIAN GLAND BLOCKAGE

摘要

The objective of the present invention is to provide a new medicinal use of clarithromycin. The present invention is a therapeutic agent or a preventive agent for meibomian gland dysfunction or meibomian gland blockage and comprises clarithromycin as an active ingredient. The dosage form is preferably an eye drop or eye ointment.

主权项

1. A method for therapy of meibomian gland dysfunction that is a condition where a diffuse abnormality of the function of the meibomian glands is induced by various causes, the method comprising administration of clarithromycin to a subject in need thereof.