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Composition for foams, notably rectal foams, and foams thus obtained

US5725872A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 1996
Grant dateMar 10, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for a foam and a process for preparing it are provided, the composition including by weight (a) more than 25% of an active ingredient in powder form; (b) from 1 to 20% of a surfactant; the balance being composed of water, wherein the powder of the active ingredient has a particle size below 20 .mu.m. Foams, notably for rectal administration, containing this composition with a propellant gas are also provided.

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