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Lauryl alcohol as skin penetration enhancer for topical imidazole agents

US5219877A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 1989
Grant dateJun 15, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/38
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gel formulation for topical administration with enhanced skin penetration properties comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an imidazole antifungal agent, either by itself or in combination with a steroid anti-inflammatory agent, in a vehicle system that includes lauryl alcohol is disclosed.

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