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Compositions and methods for amelioration of human female sexual dysfunction

US6486207B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1998
Grant dateNov 26, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P15/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a composition suitable for topical application comprising: an effective amount of a prostaglandin, a polymer thickener, a lipophilic component, and a buffer system. In another embodiment, the invention provides a composition suitable for topical application comprising: an effective amount of a vasoactive agent, a polymer thickener, a lipophilic component, and a buffer system. The invention also provides methods of ameliorating female sexual dysfunction. Also provided are methods of increasing female sexual arousal and methods of enhancing female sexual response.

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