Penetrating topical pharmaceutical compositions containing corticosteroids
US4552872A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 1984 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K47/14
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Topical pharmaceutical compositions containing a corticosteroid component and a penetration-enhancing vehicle are disclosed. The vehicle comprises a binary combination of a C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 diol and a "cell-envelope disordering compound". The vehicle provides marked transepidermal and percutaneous delivery of corticosteroids. A method of treating certain rheumatic and inflammatory conditions, systemically or locally, is also disclosed.
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