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Hydroalcoholic compositions for transdermal penetration of pharmaceutical agents

US6019997A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 1997
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/26
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Hydroalcoholic compositions useful for the enhancement of the transdermal delivery of a pharmaceutical agent, methods of preparation, transdermal delivery systems, and methods of delivering the pharmaceutical agent are provided. The composition includes a lower alcohol and water in a weight ratio of at least about 20:80, a pharmaceutical agent, and an emulsifier system.

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