Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080206155 | STABLE NON-ALCOHOLIC FOAMABLE PHARMACEUTICAL EMULSION COMPOSITIONS WITH AN UNCTUOUS EMOLLIENT AND THEIR USES - 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. | 08-28-2008 |
20080206159 | COMPOSITIONS WITH MODULATING AGENTS - 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. | 08-28-2008 |
20080206161 | QUIESCENT FOAMABLE COMPOSITIONS, STEROIDS, KITS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to an emulsion steroid composition as a foamable vehicle in which the vehicle is stable or stabilized by the presence of at least one quiesence agent; therapeutical kit containing such composition; to methods of treatment using such composition; to methods of enhancing the stability of such composition. | 08-28-2008 |
20080253973 | SENSATION MODIFYING TOPICAL COMPOSITION FOAM - This invention relates to foamable compositions that are capable of producing a sensation or sensation modifying effect upon application on a body surface. More particularly the invention relates to foamable pharmaceutical, therapeutic and cosmetic compositions, comprising an active agent, having a sensation or sensation modifying affect on a body surface, upon application. More particularly, the invention relates to foamable compositions comprising: (a) a foamable carrier; (b) at least one sensation or sensation modifying agent, selected from the group of a cooling agent; a warming agent; a relaxing or soothing agent; stimulating or refreshing agent; or mixtures thereof and (c) a propellant at a concentration of about 3% to about 45% by weight of the total composition. The foamable carrier can be an emollient emulsion foamable vehicle, a foamable gel vehicle and can also be a substantially non aqueous foamable vehicle. | 10-16-2008 |
20080260655 | SUBSTANTIALLY NON-AQUEOUS FOAMABLE PETROLATUM BASED PHARMACEUTICAL AND COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USES - The present invention relates to stable substantially non-aqueous, non-alcoholic, non-silicone, foamable carrier compositions comprising petrolatum or mixtures thereof, at least one foam agent, at least one propellant, and with and without the addition of an active agent. The formulations may contain a solvent substantially miscible therein. The present invention further provides a method of treating, alleviating or preventing a disorder of mammalian subject in need thereof, comprising administering the above-mentioned compositions to an afflicted target site of said mammalian subject. | 10-23-2008 |
20080292560 | SILICONE IN GLYCOL PHARMACEUTICAL AND COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS WITH ACCOMMODATING AGENT - A carrier, composition or foam formulation comprising; a silicone; about 25% to about 98% of a solvent selected from the group consisting of (1) a propylene glycol or derivative and (2) a polyethylene glycol (PEG) or derivative or mixtures thereof; 0% to about 48% of at least one secondary solvent; and an Accommodating Agent or Complex; and methods of treatment. A hygroscopic silicone in glycol containing composition includes at least one hygroscopic substance at a concentration sufficient to provide an Aw value of at least 0.9 and a therapeutic agent. | 11-27-2008 |
20080299220 | HYDROPHILIC, NON-AQUEOUS PHARMACEUTICAL CARRIERS AND COMPOSITIONS AND USES - A waterless composition suitable for delivery of an active agent to a body surface or cavity includes a vehicle having about 70% to about 99% by weight of a hydrophilic polar solvent, said hydrophilic solvent selected from the group consisting of (i) a mixture of two or more different polyethylene glycols (PEGs), wherein at least one PEG is a high molecular weight PEG having a melting point greater than 25° C.; and (ii) propylene glycol (PG); about 0% to about 10% of at least one surface active agent; about 0% to about 5% of a polymeric agent; about 0% to about 30% of a secondary hydrophilic solvent; and about 0% to about 5% of a silicone oil; and about 3% to about 25% hydrophobic propellant. The composition is otherwise substantially free of a hydrophobic solvent and includes at least one of a surface active agent and a polymeric agent. The vehicle and the propellant are sufficiently miscible that the components may be homogeneously distributed with mild shaking. | 12-04-2008 |
20080317679 | FOAMABLE COMPOSITIONS AND KITS COMPRISING ONE OR MORE OF A CHANNEL AGENT, A CHOLINERGIC AGENT, A NITRIC OXIDE DONOR, AND RELATED AGENTS AND THEIR USES - The present invention relates to a foamable therapeutic composition comprising: (a) a therapeutically effective concentration of at least one active agent selected from the group consisting of a channel agent, a cholinergic agent, and a nitric oxide donor; and (b) a foamable carrier comprising:
| 12-25-2008 |
20090041678 | Metronidazole-based dermatological foams and emulsions for the preparation thereof - Oil-in-water emulsions expandable into stable foams having diminished inhibitor of skin breathing and useful for the treatment of dermatological conditions/afflictions, e.g., rosacea, advantageously contain:
| 02-12-2009 |
20090041680 | Wax Foamable Vehicle and Pharmaceutical Compositions Thereof - Unique foamable vehicles or carriers comprising at least one wax, waxy substance, counterpart or derivative, a stabilizer, water, and a propellant are provided. In some embodiments, the wax is a liquid wax. In some embodiments, the wax includes a solid wax and a liquid wax. The compositions are substantially free of crystals. The components are selected to provide a composition that is substantially resistant to aging and to phase separation, and/or can substantially solubilize and or stabilize active ingredients. Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions with potentially enhanced skin delivery and their uses are also provided. | 02-12-2009 |
20090053146 | Metronidazole-based dermatological foams and emulsions for the preparation thereof - Oil-in-water emulsions expandable into stable foams having diminished inhibitor of skin breathing and useful for the treatment of dermatological conditions/afflictions, e.g., rosacea, advantageously contain:
| 02-26-2009 |
20090068118 | DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF A FOAMABLE COMPOSITION - 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. | 03-12-2009 |
20090130029 | GLYCEROL ETHERS VEHICLE AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present disclosure teaches unique foamable vehicles or carriers comprising at least one glycerol ether, a stabilizer, and water; pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions with potentially enhanced skin delivery and their uses. | 05-21-2009 |
20090175799 | COLORED OR COLORABLE TOPICAL COMPOSITION FOAM - There is described a colored or colorable topical composition, comprising: a) a foamable base composition comprising, 1) a flowable carrier composition; 2) a color agent; wherein the color agent is effective to impart, increase, decrease or otherwise affect color of a foam produced from the foamable composition and wherein the color agent is one or more agents selected from the group consisting of a colored active agent, a colored indicator, a colored excipient, a pigment, a dye, a colorant and a coloring agent; b) a propellant at a concentration of about 3% to about 25% by weight of the total composition; wherein the base composition has a first color; and wherein the foam comprising the colored or colorable topical composition has a second color upon dispensing from an aerosol container, and wherein the first color and the second color are visually different. There is also described a method of changing color, a method of administration, a use as a diagnostic and a kit. | 07-09-2009 |
20090180970 | FOAMABLE COMPOSITION COMBINING A POLAR SOLVENT AND A HYDROPHOBIC CARRIER - The present invention relates to a foamable vehicle or cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, comprising: (1) an organic carrier, at a concentration of 10% to 70% by weight, wherein said organic carrier concurrently comprises: (i) at least one hydrophobic organic carrier, and (ii) at least one polar solvent; (2) at least one surface-active agent; (3) water; and (4) at least one liquefied or compressed gas propellant at a concentration of 3% to 25% by weight of the total composition. | 07-16-2009 |
20090317338 | FOAMABLE IODINE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is related to a foamable composition of matter comprising iodine, water, a foam adjuvant, a surface-active agent and a gelling agent. This foamable composition, which may be provided in a propellant free foaming device, or alternatively may further comprise a propellant, evolves into foam, which is effective in the topical treatment and prevention of various skin disorders. | 12-24-2009 |
20100030129 | DERMAL PATCH - The invention is generally directed to a kit and patch for transdermal or intradermal delivery of at least one substance into the skin. The kit includes a dermal patch having an electrochemical cell with two electrodes and a retainer for retaining a conductive fluid which further includes an active substance. The conductive fluid can be deposited on at least one of the two electrodes. Alternatively, the conductive fluid can be applied topically to the skin. | 02-04-2010 |
20100040561 | PENETRATING PHARMACEUTICAL FOAM - The invention relates to an alcohol-free cosmetic or pharmaceutical foam composition comprising water, a hydrophobic solvent, a surface-active agent, a gelling agent, an active component selected from the group of urea, hydroxy acid and a therapeutic enhancer and a propellant. The foam further comprises active agents and excipients with therapeutic properties having enhanced skin penetration. | 02-18-2010 |
20100111879 | SACCHARIDE FOAMABLE COMPOSITIONS - A foamable composition, containing a saccharide for use in the treatment of various disorders including: water, a saccharide, about 0.2% to about 5% by weight of a surface-active agent, about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of at least one polymeric agent selected from a bio-adhesive agent, a gelling agent, a film forming agent and a phase change agent, and a liquefied or compressed gas propellant at a concentration of about 3% to about 25% by weight of the total composition. | 05-06-2010 |
20100137198 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR TOPICAL APPLICATION - A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier or composition for topical application characterized by rheological properties which render the carrier or composition semi-solid at rest and a liquid upon application of shear forces thereto. The composition or carrier are prepared by mixing 1-25 percent of a solidifying agent and 75-99 percent of a hydrophobic solvent, by weight, wherein at least one of them has therapeutic or cosmetic benefits, in the presence or absence of a biologically active substance. | 06-03-2010 |
20100145257 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND KIT FOR ONYCHOMYCOSIS TREATMENT - Methods, apparatus, and kits for onychomycosis treatment are presented. In one embodiment, a kit for treatment includes an anti-fungal agent, in a composition, and an electrically powered patch. Exemplary embodiments of the patch include a first electrode, a power source having a first and second terminal, a second electrode coupled to the second terminal of the power source, and a base member supporting the first electrode, the second electrode, and the power source. Embodiments include those where the first and second electrode and power source are printed on the base member. Anti-fungal agents may be unionized while the composition includes an ionizing agent. Home use may be practiced, as embodiments include those in which the voltage or current of the power source cannot be adjusted by a user. Exemplary methods include the selection of a nail or diseased area to which treatment is desired and administering the kit as described. | 06-10-2010 |
20100221195 | SUBSTANTIALLY NON-AQUEOUS FOAMABLE PETROLATUM BASED PHARMACEUTICAL AND COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USES - The present invention relates to stable substantially non-aqueous, non-alcoholic, non-silicone, foamable carrier compositions comprising petrolatum or mixtures thereof, at least one foam agent, at least one propellant, and with and without the addition of an active agent. The formulations may contain a solvent substantially miscible therein. The present invention further provides a method of treating, alleviating or preventing a disorder of mammalian subject in need thereof, comprising administering the above-mentioned compositions to an afflicted target site of said mammalian subject. | 09-02-2010 |
20100266510 | Foamable Vehicle and Pharmaceutical Compositions Thereof - A hygroscopic pharmaceutical composition includes at least one hygroscopic substance at a concentration sufficient to provide an Aw value of at least 0.9 and an antiinfective agent. A foamble pharmaceutical carrier includes about 50% to about 98% of a polar solvent selected from the group consisting of a polyol and PEG; 0% to about 48% of a secondary polar solvent; about 0.2% to about 5% by weight of a surface-active agent; about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of at least one polymeric agent; and a liquefied or compressed gas propellant at a concentration of about 3% to about 25% by weight of the total composition. | 10-21-2010 |
20100284938 | PENETRATING PHARMACEUTICAL FOAM - The invention relates to an alcohol-free cosmetic or pharmaceutical foam composition comprising water, a hydrophobic solvent, a surface-active agent, a gelling agent, an active component selected from the group of urea, hydroxy acid and a therapeutic enhancer and a propellant. The foam further comprises active agents and excipients with therapeutic properties having enhanced skin penetration. | 11-11-2010 |
20100310476 | CARRIERS, FORMULATIONS, METHODS FOR FORMULATING UNSTABLE ACTIVE AGENTS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICATION AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure teaches unique formulations for topical administration of tetracycline antibiotics, in which the tetracycline antibiotics remain stable. | 12-09-2010 |
20110008266 | POLOXAMER FOAMABLE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS WITH ACTIVE AGENTS AND/OR THERAPEUTIC CELLS AND USES - Pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions and methods for their use are provided comprising water and a surfactant polymer system comprising a Poloxamer at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 15% by weight; wherein when the Poloxamer is between about 0.1% to about 5% Poloxamer. The composition can further comprise a supporting agent comprising a non-ionic surface active agent or a supporting agent comprising a non surfactant polymer or polysaccharide and an active agent, where the Poloxamer is capable of fixing the composition on delivery to a body surface. There are further provided therapeutic cell compositions and their uses. | 01-13-2011 |
20110212033 | OIL AND LIQUID SILICONE FOAMABLE CARRIERS AND FORMULATIONS - 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. | 09-01-2011 |
20110237637 | METRONIDAZOLE-BASED DERMATOLOGICAL FOAM AND EMULSIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - Oil-in-water emulsions expandable into stable foams having diminished inhibitor of skin breathing and useful for the treatment of dermatological conditions/afflictions, e.g., rosacea, advantageously contain:
| 09-29-2011 |
20110237638 | METRONIDAZOLE-BASED DERMATOLOGICAL FOAM AND EMULSIONS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - Oil-in-water emulsions expandable into stable foams having diminished inhibitor of skin breathing and useful for the treatment of dermatological conditions/afflictions, e.g., rosacea, advantageously contain:
| 09-29-2011 |
20120141384 | ANTIBACTERIAL CONJUGATED BORONIC ACIDS AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - A method of treating a disorder associated with a bacterial infection, consisting of administrating a pharmaceutical composition, comprising (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a conjugated boronic acid or a derivative thereof; and (b) a suitable pharmaceutical vehicle. The invention further relates to suitable pharmaceutical vehicles and pharmaceutical compositions for treating such disorders. | 06-07-2012 |
20120156144 | Foamable Compositions, Kits and Methods for Hyperhidrosis - The composition of the present invention is geared towards treating hyperhidrosis or any condition involving and/or promoting excessive sweating, typically involving the whole body, include hyperthyroidism or similar endocrine disorders; endocrine treatment for prostatic cancer or other types of malignant disorder; severe psychiatric disorders; obesity and menopause. The foamable composition of the present invention is suitable for treating palmar hyperhidrosis; axillary hyperhidrosis; plantar hyperhidrosis; hyperhidrosis of the trunk and/or the thighs; and facial hyperhidrosis; and any combination of them consisting of a therapeutic foamable composition including: an active agent, suitable for the treatment or prevention of hyperhidrosis. | 06-21-2012 |
20120195836 | Foamable Iodine Compositions - The present invention is related to a foamable composition of matter comprising iodine, water, a foam adjuvant, a surface-active agent and a gelling agent. This foamable composition, which may be provided in a propellant free foaming device, or alternatively may further comprise a propellant, evolves into foam, which is effective in the topical treatment and prevention of various skin disorders. | 08-02-2012 |
20120237453 | SENSATION MODIFYING TOPICAL COMPOSITION FOAM - This invention relates to foamable compositions that are capable of producing a sensation or sensation modifying effect upon application on a body surface. More particularly the invention relates to foamable pharmaceutical, therapeutic and cosmetic compositions, comprising an active agent, having a sensation or sensation modifying affect on a body surface, upon application. More particularly, the invention relates to foamable compositions comprising: (a) a foamable carrier; (b) at least one sensation or sensation modifying agent, selected from the group of a cooling agent; a warming agent; a relaxing or soothing agent; stimulating or refreshing agent; or mixtures thereof and (c) a propellant at a concentration of about 3% to about 45% by weight of the total composition. The foamable carrier can be an emollient emulsion foamable vehicle, a foamable gel vehicle and can also be a substantially non aqueous foamable vehicle. | 09-20-2012 |