Erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide composition for the treatment of acne
US4497794A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 1983 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2003 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/52
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Process and composition for the topical treatment of acne which comprises as ingredients a peroxide of an organic acid and an erythromycin compound selected from the group consisting of erythromycin and its stearate and glucoheptonate derivatives and in which said peroxide is from one-half to thirty times, the weight of said erythromycin compound, and a suitable pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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