Patent · US Active

Penetrating pharmaceutical foam

US7700076B2 · kind B2 · utility

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152References

51Claims

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Assignee

Foamix Ltd. · IL

Inventors

Dov Tamarkin · Nes Ziona, IL
Doron Friedman · Karmei Yosef, IL
Meir Eini · Nes Ziona, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 20, 2004
Grant date	Apr 20, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 15, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K2800/75
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to an alcohol-free cosmetic or pharmaceutical foam composition comprising water, a hydrophobic solvent, a surface-active agent, a gelling agent, an active component selected from the group of urea, hydroxy acid and a therapeutic enhancer and a propellant. The foam further comprises active agents and excipients with therapeutic properties having enhanced skin penetration.

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