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Method for the treatment of acne using compositions comprising 0.3% by weight of 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoic acid

US7868044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GALDERMA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT · FR

Inventors

Michael Graeber · Berlin, DE
Janusz Czernielewski · Montargis, FR

Key dates

Filing date	May 3, 2010
Grant date	Jan 11, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 3, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC07C2603/74
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Dermatological disorders having an inflammatory or proliferative component, notably common acne, are treated with topically applicable pharmaceutical compositions containing about 0.3% by weight of 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthanoic acid (adapalene) or salt thereof, formulated into pharmaceutically acceptable media therefor, advantageously formulated into topically applicable gels, preferably aqueous gels, creams, lotions or solutions.

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