Film-forming composition, and use thereof for treating herpes
US9226989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P31/22
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a topical film-forming composition including, in a pharmaceutically acceptable medium: 5 to 30 wt % of ethyl cellulose; 0.1 to 10 wt % of an auxiliary film-forming agent; 0.1 to 20 wt % of one or more triacids, at least one of which is boric acid; and 60 to 95 wt % of an organic solvent, the percentages being expressed by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. The invention also relates to the use of such a composition in a method for treating herpes, in particular herpes labialis.
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