Transdermal formulation for repair and maintenance of connective tissue
OwnerAndrew Kucharchukinventor
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Abstract
The invention describes composition and method for treatment of arthritis. The composition uses glucosamine or its salts admixed with ascorbic acid, menthol, and niacin in a cream base to form a topical agent. The method of treatment of arthritis provides for topical application of the mixed compound to the skin of the user adjacent to the inflamed or injured joint.
Claims25
A therapeutic agent for repair of connective tissue, comprising:
- an amino sugar selected from the group consisting of glucosamine sulfate and glucosamine hydrochloride adapted for topical application.
A therapeutic technique for treating osteoarthritis in humans by repairing connective tissue inflammation and degeneration, comprising the step of topically administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising glucosamine mixed with a penetration enhancing agent.
A method of manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition from which effective non-toxic dosage amounts may be taken, comprising admixing:
- a therapeutically effective amount of an agent for topical treatment of inflamed or damaged cartilage, said agent selected from the group consisting of glucosamine sulfate and glucosamine hydrochloride, with
- a sufficient amount of topical penetration enhancing compound, said composition when manufactured comprising between about 10% to about 12% by total weight of the agent.
A method of treating osteoarthritis in a patient comprising topical administration of an effective amount of a composition comprising glucosamine or its salts, ascorbic acid, menthol, niacin and penetration enhancing agent.
A therapeutic composition for treating arthritis comprising an effective amount of glucosamine or its salts mixed with a topical cream.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.