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Penetration enhancement of topically applied therapeutic formulations

US6017520A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1997
Grant dateJan 25, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/006
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described is the use of vitamin E in topically applied compositions for the purpose of enhancing the penetration of therapeutically effective (cosmetically or pharmaceutically-active) drug or cosmetic ingredients. The topical compositions containing the penetration-enhancing concentration of vitamin E may be provided in a variety of forms including semi-solid (gel, paste, cream, lotion, ointment, etc.), liquid, suspension, film or laminate.

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