Patents Examined by Si Howard
  • Patent number: 6224887
    Abstract: A nail lacquer effective for the treatment or prevention of fungal infections, such as, onychomycosis, includes fungicidally effective amount of ciclopirox, econazole, or other antifungal agent in a clear, stable, film-forming lacquer vehicle which includes a water-insoluble film-forming polymer; 2-n-nonyl-1,3-dioxolane or similar penetration enhancer; and volatile solvent. A plasticizer for the film-forming polymer which is also compatible with the other components may be included although the preferred penetration enhancers may also function as plasticizer. The composition, when applied to the nails provides a hard, clear, water-resistant film containing the antifungal agent. The film is resistant to multiple washings and is effective in the treatment of onychomycosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: MacroChem Corporation
    Inventors: Carlos M. Samour, Scott F. Krauser