Re-epithelializing pharmaceutical compositions comprising xanthan gum

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of xanthan gum as re-epithelializing agent and, in particular, to a pharmaceutical formulation comprising xanthan gum as a re-epithelializing active principle eventually mixed with hyaluronic acid. Said use and composition speed up and improve advantageously the formation of newly grown epithelium.

1 . Method for the treatment of epithelial wounds, which comprises administering an effective amount of xanthan gum. 
     
     
         2 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein xanthan gum is in admixture with hyaluronic acid. 
     
     
         3 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein xanthan gum is administered in association with a medicament chosen among antiinfectives, antiinflamatories, anesthetics, and mydriatics. 
     
     
         4 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein said epithelial wound is a wound of the corneal epithelium. 
     
     
         5 . The method according to  claim 1 , involving promoting the proliferation of epithelial cells. 
     
     
         6 - 23 . (canceled) 
     
     
         24 . The method according to  claim 2 , wherein xanthan gum is administered in association with a medicament chosen among antiinfectives, antiinflamatories, anesthetics, and mydriatics.