ADMINISTRATION OF AVERMECTIN/MILBEMYCIN COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OPHTHALMIC PATHOLOGIES

摘要

Administration of at least one compound of the family of the avermectins or of the family of the milbemycins, notably ivermectin, is useful for the treatment of ophthalmic pathologies, including ocular rosacea.

主权项

1. A pharmaceutical composition useful for the treatment of symptoms of ocular rosacea in the eye(s), said composition comprising a thus effective amount of ivermectin, formulated into an eyewash composition with a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle therefor, wherein ivermectin is the sole active ingredient for treating said symptoms of ocular rosacea in said eyewash composition, said eyewash composition being sterile, non-irritating and compatible with eye tissue, said eyewash composition comprising ivermectin, polysorbate 80, benzalkonium chloride, EDTA, water and a buffer system to adjust pH, said eyewash composition comprising from 0.001% to 0.10% by weight of ivermectin relative to the total weight of the composition.