Inventors:
Chin-Ming Chang - Tustin TX
Eldon Q. Farnes - Laguna Beach CA
Orest Olejnik - Coto De Caza CA
James N. Chang - Newport Beach CA
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc. - Irvine CA
International Classification:
A61K 3144
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an ophthalmic formulation which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of ethyl 4-(8-chloro-5,6-dihydro-11-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridin-11-ylidene)-1-piperidinecarboxylate, known as loratadine, a fatty acid ester, and a surfactant, which has been found to be useful in treating ocular allergies, especially allergic conjunctivitis, and related conditions.