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Last Updated: April 29, 2024

Claims for Patent: 9,956,231


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Summary for Patent: 9,956,231
Title:Topical formulations comprising a steroid
Abstract: The application provides formulations for the topical administration of an active agent comprising at least one steroid, in the form of topical sprays that are propellant-free, and/or substantially non-foaming, and/or alcohol-free. The present application also provides processes for preparing such compositions and methods of using them in management of skin diseases or disorders such as psoriasis, dermatoses, and other associated skin diseases or disorders.
Inventor(s): Ubaidulla; Udhumansha (Namakkal, IN), Kandavilli; Sateesh (Plainsboro, NJ), Vairale; Ajay Sunil (Hyderabad, IN), Wayne; Jeffrey A. (Markham, CA), Nalamothu; Vijendra (Basking Ridge, NJ), Meghal; Mistry (Ahmedabad, IN), Pakunlu; Refika Isil (Highland Park, NJ)
Assignee: DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD. (Hyderabad, Telangana, IN)
Application Number:15/843,590
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for patent 9,956,231
Patent Claims: 1. A topical pharmaceutical composition comprising: clobetasol; an emulsifying agent from about 0.25% w/w to about 45% w/w of the composition; a skin penetration enhancer from about 0.001% w/w to about 15% w/w of the composition; a water-immiscible substance; and water; wherein the composition is non-foaming, propylene glycol-free, and propellant-free.

2. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the clobetasol is clobetasol propionate.

3. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the emulsifying agent comprises a cationic surfactant, anionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, or any combination thereof.

4. The composition according to claim 3, wherein the emulsifying agent is a sorbitan fatty acid ester, a mixture of partial esters of sorbitol and its mono- and di-anhydrides with fatty acids, a polyethylene glycol stearate, a glycol stearate, sodium lauryl sulphate, cetyl trialkyl ammonium bromide, a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, glyceryl stearate, or any combination thereof.

5. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the skin penetration enhancer comprises a polyol or ester thereof, an ether, a sulfoxide, a fatty acid, a fatty acid ester, or any combinations thereof.

6. The composition according to claim 5, wherein the skin penetration is butanediol, polyethylene glycol monolaurate, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, dimethylsulfoxide, decylmethylsulfoxide, lauric acid, oleic acid, valeric acid, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, methyl propionate, ethyl oleate, or any combination thereof.

7. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the water-immiscible comprises vegetable oil, saturated paraffin oil, mineral oil, fatty acid, fatty ester of a natural fatty acid, triglyceride of animal or vegetable origin, medium chain triglyceride, mixture of mono-, di- and/or tri-glycerides, wax, hydrogenated vegetable oil, or any combination thereof.

8. The composition of claim 1 further comprising an emollient comprising an oil of natural origin, a fatty acid or a monohydric alcohol ester thereof, a glycol, a branched aliphatic alcohol, or any combination thereof.

9. A method of treating a skin condition in a subject comprising topically administering an effective amount of a composition according to claim 1 to the subject; wherein the skin condition is one or more of atopic dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, eczema, plaque psoriasis, erythroderma psoriasis, and psoriasis of the scalp, steroid responsive dermatoses, erythema, or contact sensitivity reaction.

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