To provide an aqueous composition for topical administration using a 15-keto-prostaglandin compound as an active ingredient, extremely useful for ophthalmology.
Disclosed is an aqueous composition which comprises a 15-keto-prostaglandin compound as an active ingredient and contains a polyoxyethylene castor oil derivative. The solubility of the 15-keto-PG compound in water can be improved by the addition of the polyoxyethylene castor oil derivative. The aqueous composition preferably further contains a quaternary ammonium-type cationic surfactant as a preservative. The composition shows a potent antibacterial effect on the contamination of normal flora occurring in eyes such as Staphylococcus aureus and is useful as an ophthalmic composition such as an eye drop.
HARADA YASUHIRO
UENO TAKASHI
SUCAMPO AG
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Aoyama Aoi
Michiko Matsutani
Sakurai Yoko