Last Updated: July 27, 2026

Claims for Patent: 12,357,602


✉ Email this page to a colleague

« Back to Dashboard


Summary for Patent: 12,357,602
Title:Compositions comprising encapsulated tretinoin
Abstract:The present application is directed to compositions comprising microcapsules comprising encapsulated tretinoin, wherein the microcapsule size is less than 50 μm; and to methods of use thereof.
Inventor(s):Ofer Toledano, Karine Neimann, Maya Erlich, Dorit Marco
Assignee: Mayne Pharma LLC
Application Number:US16/033,260
Patent Claims: 1. A composition comprising: microcapsules comprising tretinoin, wherein: said microcapsules comprise a core containing tretinoin dispersed in an oil and a phase changing material and a metal oxide shell; and wherein said tretinoin is in solid form and said microcapsules have a D90 between 30 μm to 50 μm; and wherein said tretinoin is in the range of 0.01%-0.1% by weight of the composition; and microcapsules comprising solid benzoyl peroxide with a metal oxide shell; wherein said benzoyl peroxide is in an amount of 3% by weight of the composition; wherein degradation of said tretinoin is less than 2.5% after two weeks storage at 40° C. and 75% relative humidity.

2. The composition according to claim 1, wherein said tretinoin is in the amount of between 0.05% and 0.1% weight of the composition.

3. The composition according to claim 2, wherein said tretinoin is in the amount of 0.075% weight of the composition.

4. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition comprises a carrier, wherein the carrier is in the form of an ointment, a cream, a lotion, an oil, a solution, an emulsion, a gel, a paste, a milk, an aerosol, a powder, or a foam.

5. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the concentration of all-trans 5,6-epoxy retinoic acid after two weeks storage at 40° C. and 75% relative humidity is less than 1% by weight of the initial tretinoin amount prior to storage.

6. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the degradation of said tretinoin is less than 2%.

7. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the degradation of said tretinoin is not more than 5% by weight of the initial tretinoin amount, after 18 or 24 months storage at 2° C.-8° C.

8. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the degradation of said tretinoin is not more than 5% by weight of the initial tretinoin amount, after 3 months storage at 25° C. and 60% RH.

9. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition comprises a carrier, wherein the carrier is in the form of an ointment, a cream, a lotion, an oil, an emulsion, or a gel.

10. The composition according to claim 9, wherein the amount of said tretinoin is 0.1% weight of the composition and the amount of said benzoyl peroxide is 3% weight of the composition.

11. The composition of claim 1, wherein said composition has a tretinoin dissolution rate of less than 60% weight/h as measured in a medium of 30%:70% V/V mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol at ambient temperature.

12. The composition according to claim 11, wherein said composition has a tretinoin dissolution rate of less than 40% weight/h.

13. A method for treating a skin disease, disorder or condition selected from acne, infection, inflammation, pruritus, psoriasis, seborrhea, contact dermatitis, rosacea, melasma, photoaging, photodamage, fine wrinkles, and a combination thereof in a subject in need thereof, said method comprising topically administering to said subject a composition according to claim 1.

14. A method for treating a skin disease, disorder or condition selected from acne, infection, inflammation, pruritus, psoriasis, seborrhea, contact dermatitis, rosacea, melasma, photoaging, photodamage, fine wrinkles, and a combination thereof in a subject in need thereof, said method comprising topically administering to said subject a composition according to claim 11.

Make Better Decisions: Try a trial or see plans & pricing

Drugs may be covered by multiple patents or regulatory protections. All trademarks and applicant names are the property of their respective owners or licensors. Although great care is taken in the proper and correct provision of this service, thinkBiotech LLC does not accept any responsibility for possible consequences of errors or omissions in the provided data. The data presented herein is for information purposes only. There is no warranty that the data contained herein is error free. We do not provide individual investment advice. This service is not registered with any financial regulatory agency. The information we publish is educational only and based on our opinions plus our models. By using DrugPatentWatch you acknowledge that we do not provide personalized recommendations or advice. thinkBiotech performs no independent verification of facts as provided by public sources nor are attempts made to provide legal or investing advice. Any reliance on data provided herein is done solely at the discretion of the user. Users of this service are advised to seek professional advice and independent confirmation before considering acting on any of the provided information. thinkBiotech LLC reserves the right to amend, extend or withdraw any part or all of the offered service without notice.