METHOD FOR ALLEVIATING KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA

摘要

An improved method of increasing tear production is by intranasally administering a therapeutically effective amount of a capsaicinoid compound to patients with deficient tear production. Optional incorporation into the intranasal formulation of a topical corticosteroid or topical anesthetic compound is used to reduce transient nasal stinging and burning which may sometimes accompany intranasal administration of capsaicinoids.