LACRIMAL GLAND SPECIFIC EMULSIONS FOR TOPICAL APPLICATION TO OCULAR TISSUE.

摘要

A pharmaceutical composition is disclosed in the form of a nonirrtating emulsion which includes at least one cyclosporin in admixture with a higher fatty acid glyceride and polysorbate 80. More particularly, the cyclosporin may be cyclosporing A and the higher fatty acid glyceride may be castor oil. Composition has been found to be of a high comfort level and low irritation potential suitable for delivery of medications to sensitive areas such as ocular tissues with enhanced absorption in the lacrimal gland. In addition, the composition has stability for up to nine months without crystallization of cyclosporin.