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Method and composition for increased skin concentration of active agents by iontophoresis

US5334138A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 1991
Grant dateAug 2, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention discloses methods and compositions for enhanced skin concentration of iontophoretic delivered active agents. The compositions are pharmaceutically acceptable compositions for iontophoretic delivery which comprise a skin concentration enhancing amount of a vasoconstrictor and active agent. Methods comprise adding a skin concentration enhancing amount of a vasoconstrictor to an active agent and delivering by iontophoresis.

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