Galenic formulation containing biotin

US6660251B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Merck Patent GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Joachim Bunger · Heubach, DE
• Hansjurgen Driller · Schmalkalden, DE
• Wolfgang Wohlrab · Bodenwerder, DE
• Lothar Motitschke · Hilden, DE
• Christoph Huschka · Bodenwerder, DE
• Reinhard Neubert · Bodenwerder, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 27, 2001
• Grant date: Dec 9, 2003
• Expiry date: Jul 27, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61Q15/00
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to galenic formulations which contain a) one or more compounds selected from biotin, its physiologically compatible salts, biotin esters and the steroisomeric forms of these compounds; and b) one or more compounds selected from urea and urea derivatives. The above formulations are suitable for use as topically administered formulations for the cosmetic and/or medical treatment of the skin, hair and/or nails.