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Composition for a topical cream for curtailing bleeding and treating skin disorders

US4331653A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 1979
Grant dateMay 25, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 11, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2400/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved styptic composition which effectively curtails bleeding while administering a soothing sensation on the injured area. The styptic composition is in the form of a stable lotion or cream having the following general formula: PA0 (1) from about 2% to about 12% by weight of a long chain fatty acid; PA0 (2) from about 0.4% to about 3.5% by weight of a wax filler; PA0 (3) from about 1% to about 10% by weight of polyethylene glycol stearate; PA0 (4) from about 1% to about 5% by weight of polyethylene glycol sorbitan beeswax; and, PA0 (5) from about 0.5% to about 25% by weight of an acidic metallic salt, PA0 (6) the balance being water. Optionally, from about 1% to about 4% by weight of glycerin may be added as a humectant. Any conventional antiseptic may also be added to the composition. The styptic composition may be packaged in any convenient form including jars, bottles, tubes, pump applicators, aerosol canisters and can also be impregnated into pre-packaged bandages. The composition has been found useful in the treatment of certain skin disorders such as I and D of cystic acne lesions, chicken pox, seborrhea, bleeding contact dermatitis, hemorrhoids, chapped lips, and the …

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