Skin permeation enhancer compositions
US4973468A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 1989 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2037/0007
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Skin permeation enhancer compositions are provided which increase the permeability of skin to transdermally administered pharmacologically active agents. The composition contains diethylene glycol monoethyl or monomethyl ether in addition to an ester component such as propylene glycol monolaurate, methyl laurate or the like. The compositions are particularly useful in conjuction with the transdermal administration of steroid drugs such as progestogens and estrogens. Methods and drug delivery systems for using the enhancer compositions are provided as well.
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