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Foamable iodine composition

US7575739B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2004
Grant dateAug 18, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is related to a foamable composition of matter comprising iodine, water, a foam adjuvant, a surface-active agent and a gelling agent. This foamable composition, which may be provided in a propellant free foaming device, or alternatively may further comprise a propellant, evolves into foam, which is effective in the topical treatment and prevention of various skin disorders.

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