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Gel compositions containing metronidazole

US6468989B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2000
Grant dateOct 22, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 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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