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Method and compositions for enhancing the cutaneous penetration of pharmacologically active agents

US4971800A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 1989
Grant dateNov 20, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G18/4833
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method and compositions for enhancing the cutaneous penetration of topically or transdermally delivered pharmacologically active agents. The compositions include various urethane compounds as permeation enhancers, the urethane compounds formed from reaction of a monomeric organic diisocyanate with a hydroxy- or hydroxy/alkoxy-terminated linear alkylene or polyalkylene glycol or polyether.

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