Topically applicable anti-inflammatory o/w emulsions comprising pro-penetrating glycols

Abstract

Stable, topically applicable, non-greasy and non-tacky oil-in-water (O/W) anti-inflammatory emulsions, useful, e.g., for the treatment of psoriasis, contain: a. a therapeutically effective amount of at least one steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, notably clobetasol propionate; b. a pro-penetrating system which includes at least one pro-penetrating glycol and at least one other pro-penetrating agent; and c. at least one polymeric emulsifier not sensitive to electrolytes, for example not an acrylate/C10-C30 alkyl acrylate copolymer, formulated into a topically applicable, pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle therefor.

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