Abstract: Polyurethane compositions for the protection of skin from material that is harmful to the skin or substances that are capable of penetrating the skin, are described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 9, 1998
Date of Patent:
August 21, 2001
Assignee:
Bertek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Daniel A. W. Bucks, Albert M Dorsky, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for reducing the rate at which skin ages or for treating cancer, acne or rosacea. The composition comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient in combination with 26, 27-hexafluoro-1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3. The composition is preferably administered topically at a concentration of about 0.0001% weight to about 0.01% weight.
Abstract: Stable, topical formulations useful for treating a nail fungal disease are disclosed. The compositions comprise an antifungal compound and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient sufficient to form a gel. The antifungal compound is represented by the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl; X is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- in which n is 0, 1 or 2; Y is aryl or heteroaryl; and Ar is aryl or heteroaryl. The composition is applied to the afflicted nail for once a day until the fungal disease is cured.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 9, 1999
Date of Patent:
November 7, 2000
Assignee:
Bertek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Bhaskar Chaudhuri, Ming Fai Chim, Daniel Bucks