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Penetrating topical pharmaceutical compositions

US4954487A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 1989
Grant dateSep 4, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2009

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

Abstract

A large group of lipophilic, pharmacologically active compounds can be effectively delivered across intact skin by applying them topically in a binary, penetration-enhancing vehicle containing (1) a C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 diol, diol ester, or diol ether and (2) a cell envelope-disordering compound. This vehicle provides surprising enhancement of skin penetration for the pharmacological active, compared to either component alone.

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