Controlled delivery system of antifungal and keratolytic agents for local treatment of fungal infections of the nail and surrounding tissues
US7678366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q3/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A topical sustained release delivery system for delivery of antifungal agents to the finger or toenails achieving high penetration through the nails by combining the antifungal agent with a keratolytic agent and a humectant. The pharmaceutical sustained release topical preparation is provided in a varnish or spray form for treating the nail and surrounding tissues, where the active ingredient is an antifungal agent, a keratolytic agent, or preferably a combination of an antifungal and a keratolytic agent. The composition may further comprise an antibacterial, an antiviral, an antipsoriatic agents, or combinations thereof.
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