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Method of treating acne vulgaris and composition

US6740330B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2001
Grant dateMay 25, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q19/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An article for use in the treatment of acne vulgaris comprises a cloth pledgette impregnated with a composition comprising benzoyl peroxide and an amount of acetone sufficient to solubilize the benzoyl peroxide. In a preferred embodiment, the article is packaged in an individual pouch. A method of manufacturing the article is disclosed.

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