Medicament for tropical application at the eye for the treatment of increased intraocular pressure

摘要

The invention relates to an ophthalmic solution for topical application to the eye to reduce an elevated intraocular pressure, containing an amount, which is effective for reducing the intraocular pressure, of a polyhydroxy alcohol such as sorbitol, mannitol, inositol or xylitol or mixtures thereof in a vehicle which is tolerated by the eye, the use thereof and the preparation thereof.