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Last Updated: March 28, 2024

Claims for Patent: 6,258,830


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Summary for Patent: 6,258,830
Title: Stable gel formulation for topical treatment of skin conditions
Abstract:The present invention provides a stable gel formulation for topical treatment of skin conditions in humans. The stable gel formulation includes an active agent, having activity for treatment of acne and psoriasis, which is insoluble in water and a plurality of nonaqueous vehicles for both solubilizing said active agent and forming a gel therewith enabling topical application of the gel to a skin condition. The plurality of vehicles are each present in amounts, and in combination, to control release of the active agent from-the gel to the skin condition.
Inventor(s): Charu; Prakash M. (Fullerton, CA)
Assignee: Allergan Sales, Inc. (Irvine, CA)
Application Number:09/260,217
Patent Claims: 1. A stable gel formulation for topical treatment of both acne and psoriasis comprising:

an effective amount of a synthetic retinoid comprising Ethyl-6-[2-(4,4-dimethylthiochroman-6-yl]nicotinate;

Polysorbate 40 present in an amount greater than 0% and up to about 0.4 wt %;

Poloxamer 407 present in an amount greater than 0% and up to about 0.4 wt %; and

hexylene glycol present in the amount of about 2 wt %, wherein said Polysorbate 40, hexylene glycol, and optionally Poloxamer 407 are present in amounts to control release of the synthetic retinoid from the gel to the skin of a patient with acne or psoriasis.

2. A stable gel formulation for topical treatment of both acne and psoriasis comprising:

an effective amount of a synthetic retinoid comprising Ethyl-6-[2-(4,4-dimethylthiochroman-6-yl]nicotinate;

Polysorbate 40 present in an amount greater than 0% and up to about 0.4 wt %;

Poloxamer 407 present in an amount greater than 0%; and

hexylene glycol present in an amount of about 2 wt %, wherein said Polysorbate 40, hexylene glycol, and optionally Poloxamer 407 are present in amounts to control solubility of the synthetic retinoid from the gel.

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