Antiviral topical formulations in the form of a bio-adhesive gel
AssigneeFidia Farmaceutici S.P.A.
InventorsCarla Marcella Caramella, Silvia Rossi, Giuseppina Sandri, Giovanni Gennari
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Abstract
The invention relates to topical formulations in the form of a bioadhesive hydrophilic gel comprising acyclovir as active ingredient, Sodium hyaluronate and an acrylic polymer. Said formulations improve the local administration of acyclovir in the treatment of herpes infections, because they possess good properties of adherence to the mucosa and high resistance to physiological removal mechanisms.
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A topical formulation in the form of hydrophilic bioadhesive gels containing acyclovir as the active ingredient, low molecular weight Sodium hyaluronate or derivatives thereof, and the acrylic polymer Carbopol®.
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