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Formulation containing a carrier, active ingredient, and surfactant for treating skin disorders

US5972920A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 1998
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K33/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

One or more formulations for treating psoriasis and other skin disorders characterized by redness, itching, flaking, scaling, and plaque-type growth. The formulation includes a carrier component, one or more active ingredient components, and a surfactant component. The carrier preferably includes an alcohol in substantially equal volume with isopropyl myristate. The active ingredient component preferably includes a superpotent or high-potency corticosteroid such as clobetasol propionate, an anti-flaking ingredient such as zinc pyrithione, or a combination of the two. It may also include an anti-fungal compound. The surfactant component preferably includes an alkyl sulfate such as sodium lauryl sulfate. The formulations made by applied topically either in spray form or as a direct-contact liquid.

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