Oleaginous pharmaceutical and cosmetic foam
US8114385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q19/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to stable oleaginous cosmetic or therapeutic foam compositions containing certain active agents, having unique therapeutic properties and methods of treatment using such compositions. The foamable composition includes a polyethylene glycol (PEG) or PEG derivative and mixtures thereof, wherein the PEG or PEG derivative is present at a concentration of about 70% to about 96.5% by weight of the total composition; a surface-active agent at a concentration of about 0.1% to less than about 10% by weight of the total composition; and a therapeutically effective amount of at least one active agent.
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