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Topical preparations containing cyclosporin

US5504068A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 1993
Grant dateApr 2, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/44
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A topical preparation containing cyclosporin as an active ingredient, is disclosed that contains (a) cyclosporin; (b) an organic solvent for dissolving the cyclosporin; (c) an ester of a fatty acid with a monovalent alcohol having a total number of carbon atoms of 8 or more and/or an alkanol amine, each being in liquid state at 25.degree.C; (d) an oily substance in solid state at 25.degree.C; and (e) a surfactant. The cyclosporin is present in a concentration ranging from appoximately 0.1% to 10% by weight and the ester and/or alkanol amine are/is present in a concentration ranging from approximately 1% to 15% by weight. The topical preparations are active against atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and allergic contact dermatitis.

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