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Compositions and method for enhancement of the transdermal flux of albuterol with a combination of 1-dodecyl-azacyclopheptan-2-one and urea

US4699777A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 1985
Grant dateOct 13, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/22
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A topical albuterol composition having superior transdermal flux containing various amounts of albuterol, 1-dodecyl-azacycloheptan-2-one and urea in a non-aqueous environment. The enhancement observed in albuterol skin penetration indicates that a therapeutically effective amount of albuterol can be delivered through skin using these formulations. The compositions can be administered topically as a cream, lotion or via a transdermal device.

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