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Skin permeation enhancer compositions using glycerol monolaurate

US4746515A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1987
Grant dateMay 24, 1988
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for enhancing the transdermal flux of a transdermally deliverable drug through intact skin is described in which the drug is delivered simultaneously with glycerol monolaurate. Preferred embodiments of therapeutic systems for delivering drug and glycerol monolaurate employ matrix containing drug at a concentration above saturation.

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