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Antiinflammatory skin moisturizing composition and method of preparing same

US4992478A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1988
Grant dateFeb 12, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q19/007
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A long lasting, esthetically pleasing medicated skin care moisturizing composition comprising PA1 (1) an oil phase comprising oil from about 30% to about 80% and a non-ionic surface active agent having an HLB number of about 7 to about 12, wherein the non-ionic surface active agent is present in an amount of about 5% to about 9%; PA1 (2) an aqueous phase comprising an aqueous thickening agent from about 0.05% to about 5% and water from about 15% to about 65%; PA1 (3) an effective amount of a topical medicament; wherein the medicament is a corticosteroid and the oil phase is added to the aqueous phase to form an emulsion and a topical medicament admixed into the emulsion has been developed. The method of preparation of the composition and a method of treating skin with the composition are also disclosed.

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