Heterogeneous topical compositions having a base of microgranules of caffeine and/or its derivatives, which can be used as slenderizer and/or in the treatment of cellulitis, as well as their preparation
US4938962A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/412
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a heterogeneous topical composition comprising microgranules or microparticles of a topically-acceptable caffeine metal carboxylate in a hydroalcoholic gel, as well as its preparation and use. The composition, which can be used as slenderizer and/or in the treatment of cellulitis, comprises a long acting topically-acceptable caffeine metal carboxylate as the active principle, which is present in the form of heterogeneously-distributed microgranules or microparticles, having a diameter of about 0.2 to 2 millimeters, suspended in a hydroalcoholic gel in which they are insoluble, advantageously together with Vitamin E or a derivative thereof.
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