Non-crystalline minoxidil composition
US5030442A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2984
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aqueous, noncrystalline minoxidil composition for topical use which has significantly improved flux of the drug through human cadaver skin. The composition contains minoxidil complexed with an amphipathic compound, oleic acid and with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The composition may be formulated in an aqueous vehicle, or dispersed in fluorochlorocarbon solvent for spray delivery from a self- propelled spray device.
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