Patents Assigned to Medical Polymers
  • Stick formulations for topical drug delivery of therapeutic agents and uses thereof
    Patent number: 5622993
    Abstract: Stick formulations for topical delivery of water soluble and/or water insoluble agents are disclosed. The stick formulations may contain steroids, antibiotics, antifungals, antihistamines anti inflammatories or local anesthetics. The vehicles comprise a combination of waxes and oils and a surfactant in embodiments involving water soluble agents. Methods for preparing the various stick formulations are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: Medical Polymers
    Inventors: James W. McGinity, Thomas G. Gerding, Roland Bodmeier