Gel compositions containing metronidazole
US6468989B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/915
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aqueous solution of metronidazole in which the concentration of metronidazole is higher than 0.75%. The solution contains the solubility enhancer hydroxypropyl-betacyclodextrin and may additionally contain niacinamide. Methods of manufacture and therapeutic use of the solution are disclosed.
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