Long-lasting adhesive antifungal suppositories
US4542020A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 1984 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S424/15
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Antifungal suppositories are provided which preferably include nystatin as the antifungal agent, together with a hydrocolloid, such as sodium carboxymethylcellulose or hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and a low melting suppository base. The antifungal suppositories of the invention function by melting at body temperature to release the hydrocolloid and antifungal agent which adhere to the vaginal membrane so that a uniform distribution of antifungal agent is retained at the site of infection.
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