Patent · US Active

Wax foamable vehicle and pharmaceutical compositions thereof

US8636982B2 · kind B2 · utility

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542References

57Claims

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Assignee

Foamix Ltd. · IL

Inventors

Dov Tamarkin · Nes Ziona, IL
Rita Keynan · Rehovot, IL
David Schuz · Lod, IL
Tal Berman · Rishon LeZion, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 7, 2008
Grant date	Jan 28, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 19, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K9/1075
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Unique foamable vehicles or carriers comprising at least one wax, waxy substance, counterpart or derivative, a stabilizer, water, and a propellant are provided. In some embodiments, the wax is a liquid wax. In some embodiments, the wax includes a solid wax and a liquid wax. The compositions are substantially free of crystals. The components are selected to provide a composition that is substantially resistant to aging and to phase separation, and/or can substantially solubilize and or stabilize active ingredients. Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions with potentially enhanced skin delivery and their uses are also provided.

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