Substantially non-aqueous foamable petrolatum based pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions and their uses

US8795635B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Foamix Ltd. · IL

Inventors

• Dov Tamarkin · Nes Ziona, IL
• Doron Friedman · Karmei Yosef, IL
• Enbal Ziv · Gdera, IL
• Meir Eini · Nes Ziona, IL
• Tal Berman · Rishon LeZion, IL
• Jorge Danziger · Rishon LeZion, IL
• Rita Keynan · Rehovot, IL
• David Schuz · Lod, IL

Key dates

• Filing date: May 12, 2010
• Grant date: Aug 5, 2014
• Expiry date: Feb 3, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K2800/31
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to stable substantially non-aqueous, non-alcoholic, non-silicone, foamable carrier compositions comprising petrolatum or mixtures thereof, at least one foam agent, at least one propellant, and with and without the addition of an active agent. The formulations may contain a solvent substantially miscible therein. The present invention further provides a method of treating, alleviating or preventing a disorder of mammalian subject in need thereof, comprising administering the above-mentioned compositions to an afflicted target site of said mammalian subject.