Topical composition for treating pain
US9511016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/56
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Topical compositions having as the active ingredient a lipid, fatty acid ester, natural wax, sterol, or combinations thereof referred to herein as “lipophilic vehicle” or “LV” and methods of use, have been developed for the amelioration or prevention of pain or the sequelae of pain. The composition may be in the form of an ointment, cream, gel, lotion, spray, foam, paste, patch, suspension or dispersion. The composition is variably effective to treat visceral, somatic and neuropathic pain both acute and chronic as well as muscle pain and stiffness and joint pain and stiffness.
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