摘要:
The present invention teaches a foamable pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising an aprotic polar solvent; foam compositions and uses thereof.
摘要:
A stable non-alcoholic foamable pharmaceutical emulsion composition includes an unctuous emollient, at a concentration of about 0.5% to about 49% by weight; at least one multi-active agent; at a concentration of about 0.5% to about 15% by weight; water; an effective amount of an active pharmaceutical agent having a degree of solubility in the emulsion composition; and at least one liquefied or compressed gas propellant at a concentration of about 3% to about 25% by weight of the total composition; wherein the unctuous emollient comprises a petrolatum alone or in combination with other unctuous agents; wherein the multi active agent is selected from the group consisting of (a) two or more complex emulgators wherein there is a difference of about 4 or more units between the HLB values of two of the emulgators or there is a significant difference in the chemical nature or structure of two of the emulgators; (b) a surfactant and a foam adjuvant or co surfactant, wherein the surfactant has a HLB close to the required HLB of the oil phase; (c) a surfactant and a liquid wax, wherein the surfactant has a HLB close to the required HLB of the oil phase; (d) a surfactant and a polymeric agent other than starch or a modified starch ester, wherein the surfactant has a HLB close to the required HLB of the oil phase; (e) a polymeric agent and a foam adjuvant or co surfactant, which can cooperate to stabilize the emulsion; (f) a single surfactant without a long polymeric side chain that is composed of a mixture of esters having a HLB close to the required HLB of the oil phase; combinations of any of the above, and wherein the composition is substantially flowable is stored in an pressurized container and upon release expands to form a breakable foam.
摘要:
A device for delivery of a foamable composition to a body cavity includes a pressurized composition reservoir; a hollow body having a longitudinally extending wall and having at least one aperture provided through a wall of said body, the proximal end in fluid communication with the reservoir for receiving a foamable composition from said composition reservoir; and an actuator operatively connected to the composition reservoir for effecting release of a foamable composition from said composition reservoir into a body cavity through said hollow body; wherein said body has a length less than about 125 mm and internal diameter in the range of about 1.5 mm to about 3.5 mm, wherein said length and internal diameter are selected to provide a delivery of at least about 70% of the foamable composition during operation. The foam delivery device can have multiple apertures.
摘要:
A stable non-alcoholic foamable pharmaceutical emulsion composition includes an unctuous emollient, at a concentration of about 0.5% to about 49% by weight; at least one multi-active agent; at a concentration of about 0.5% to about 15% by weight; water; an effective amount of an active pharmaceutical agent having a degree of solubility in the emulsion composition; and at least one liquefied or compressed gas propellant at a concentration of about 3% to about 25% by weight of the total composition; wherein the unctuous emollient comprises a petrolatum alone or in combination with other unctuous agents; wherein the multi active agent is selected from the group consisting of (a) two or more complex emulgators wherein there is a difference of about 4 or more units between the HLB values of two of the emulgators or there is a significant difference in the chemical nature or structure of two of the emulgators; (b) a surfactant and a foam adjuvant or co surfactant, wherein the surfactant has a HLB close to the required HLB of the oil phase; (c) a surfactant and a liquid wax, wherein the surfactant has a HLB close to the required HLB of the oil phase; (d) a surfactant and a polymeric agent other than starch or a modified starch ester, wherein the surfactant has a HLB close to the required HLB of the oil phase; (e) a polymeric agent and a foam adjuvant or co surfactant, which can cooperate to stabilize the emulsion; (f) a single surfactant without a long polymeric side chain that is composed of a mixture of esters having a HLB close to the required HLB of the oil phase; combinations of any of the above, and wherein the composition is substantially flowable is stored in an pressurized container and upon release expands to form a breakable foam.
摘要:
The present invention teaches a foamable pharmaceutical carrier comprising polypropylene glycol (PPG) alkyl ether, a surface-active agent water and a liquefied hydrocarbon gas propellant; and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.The present invention further teaches a foamable pharmaceutical carrier comprising polypropylene glycol (PPG) alkyl ether, a surface-active agent, and a liquefied hydrocarbon gas propellant; and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
摘要:
The invention relates to stable pharmaceutical or cosmetic foam compositions containing certain active agents, having unique therapeutic properties and methods of treatment using such compositions. The foamable composition includes at least one solvent comprising polyethylene glycol (PEG) or PEG derivative and mixtures thereof, or comprising propylene glycol, wherein the solvent is present at a concentration of about 70% to about 96.5% by weight of the total composition, at least a non-ionic surface-active agent at a concentration of about 0.1% to less than about 10% by weight of the total composition.
摘要:
The present invention relates to foamable compositions for treating acne comprising benzoyl peroxide; to a therapeutic kit comprising such compositions; and to a method of treating acne using such compositions.
摘要:
A substantially surface active agent free composition which includes a hydrophobic solvent, and/or a petrolatum, a paraffin wax and/or a fatty alcohol, a fatty acid and/or a wax and/or shea butter, with and without a propellant. A substantially surface active agent free composition, further comprising, a tetracycline antibiotic, or a vitamin D derivative, or one or more other active agents. A method of treatment using a substantially surface active agent free composition.
摘要:
A waterless foamable pharmaceutical composition suitable for external administration is disclosed. The composition includes a foamable carrier least one liquefied or compressed gas propellant. The foamable carrier includes at least one liquid oil; at least one silicone and at least one least one stabilizing agent; wherein the stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of about 0.01% to about 25% by weight of at least one surface-active agent alone or on combination with a foam adjuvant; and about 0% to about 5% by weight of at least one polymeric agent alone or on combination with a foam adjuvant; and mixtures thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising active agents, methods for their preparation, propellants suitable for use with the carriers and uses thereof are further described.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a waterless composition and foam as a vehicle in which an active pharmaceutical or cosmetic agent, when added is stable or stabilized by or its destabilization is impeded by the presence of a modulating agent. The pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition and foam, includes: a waterless solvent, a modulating agent and one or more active pharmaceutical or cosmetic agents. The present invention also relates to a method of treatment administering the waterless composition and foam.