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Non-ionic surfactant emulsion vehicles and their use for deposition of drug into and across skin

US5720948A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1995
Grant dateFeb 24, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/32
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Non-ionic surfactant emulsion vehicles and compositions comprising an emulsifier system including one or more non-ionic surfactants, an oil phase and an aqueous phase for enhancing the penetration of a drug substance across the stratum corneum and into deeper skin layers are disclosed. A method whereby an effective amount of a composition comprising the emulsion vehicle and a drug substance is topically applied to the skin also is disclosed.

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