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Topical antifungal composition

US8026238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

STIEFEL RESEARCH AUSTRALIA PTY LTD · AU

Inventors

Greg Davey · Brisbane, AU
Albert Zorko Abram · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 2, 2008
Grant date	Sep 27, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 23, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K47/186
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A topical, foamable composition is provided that includes at least one antifungal agent that is able to penetrate the upper layers of skin and is retained in or on an area to be treated for a prolonged period of time, and that has a residual non-volatile component content of less than 25%. In addition, a method of treating fungal diseases including jock itch, tinea, dandruff and sebborheic dermatitis is provided, and includes applying to the affected area of a patient requiring such treatment an antifungal composition.

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