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Method for the treatment of acne using pharmaceutical compositions comprising 0.3% by weight of 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoic acid

US9622994B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2014
Grant dateApr 18, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2603/74
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Dermatological disorders having an inflammatory or proliferative component, notably common acne, are treated with topically applicable pharmaceutical compositions containing about 0.3% by weight of 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoic acid (adapalene) or salt thereof, formulated into pharmaceutically acceptable media therefor, advantageously formulated into topically applicable gels, preferably aqueous gels, creams, lotions or solutions.

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