Use of amidoamines in ophthalmic compositions

摘要

PCT No. PCT/US94/10695 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 24, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 24, 1995 PCT Filed Sep. 21, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/08266 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 30, 1995The use of certain amidoamines to disinfect contact lenses and preserve ophthalmic compositions is described. Ophthalmic compositions containing these compounds as disinfecting agents or preservatives are also described. The amidoamines utilized in the present invention have potent antibacterial and antifungal activity, and are chemically compatible with inorganic ions and other materials utilized in ophthalmic compositions.