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Erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide composition for the treatment of acne

US4497794A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 1983
Grant dateFeb 5, 1985
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Expiry dateJan 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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