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Skin permeation enhancer compositions comprising glycerol monolaurate and lauryl acetate

US5785991A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateJul 28, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/22
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions, devices, and methods for transdermal administration of an active agent are disclosed using a novel dual permeation enhancer mixture comprising lauryl acetate and a monoglyceride, preferably glycerol monolaurate. The dual permeation enhancer mixture comprising lauryl acetate is a potent permeation enhancer and provides stable systems which are more readily characterized.

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