Topical delivery of antifungal agents
US7094422B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q17/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a topical drug delivery system which comprises: a therapeutically effective amount of an antifungal agent; at least one dermal penetration enhancer, which is a safe skin-tolerant ester sunscreen ester; and a volatile liquid. The invention also provides a method for administering at least one systemic acting antifungal agent to an animal which comprises applying an effective amount of the antifungal agent in the form of the drug delivery system of the present invention.
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