Subunguicide, and method for treating onychomycosis
US7135194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/91
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail bed and is difficult to treat topically because penetration of the nail plate is difficult, and systemic antifungal treatments are prone to side effects and drug interactions.The present invention treats onychomycosis by applying an antifungal composition to the nail bed directly using a solid, semi-solid, or flowable carrier. The carrier can be in the form of a semi-solid into which the user digs and scrapes the nail, a solid carrier can be inserted directly under the nail in contact with the nail bed, or a flowable composition can be injected in contact with the nail bed.
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