Composition for foams, notably rectal foams, and foams thus obtained
US5725872A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2016 |
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- 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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