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Compostions and methods for enhancing the topical application of a basic benefit agent

US9474699B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2014
Grant dateOct 25, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/652
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A powder is disclosed including core/shell particles having an average particle size of less than 1000 microns, each particle contains a liquid core that is substantially free of water and includes A) a polar liquid having a percent surface polarity of at least 24%, a basic active ingredient, and C) from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of at least one acidic solubility enhancing agent that is not an active ingredient; and a shell comprising hydrophobic particles. The powder can be used to topically administer the active ingredient to a human or animal.

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