Topical anti-pruritic compositions and methods of action of same
AssigneeStiefel Laboratories, Inc.
InventorsKathleen L. CLARK, Joanne M. FRASER
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Abstract
Topical anti-pruritic compositions and methods of using the same to treat pruritus. These anti-pruritic compositions are capable of temporarily or permanently reducing, inhibiting, treating, ameliorating, and/or preventing pruritic skin conditions, as well as other related skin conditions. In a particular aspect, the present formulations provide a quicker and more effective treatment of pruritus than do certain present pruritus-treating compositions.
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A method for treating pruritus in a patient comprising administering to a patient suffering from pruritus a first topical composition comprising at least one anti-pruritic agent and at least one occlusive skin conditioning agent, wherein the administration of said first composition provides a more effective treatment of said pruritus in comparison to treatment of pruritus achieved by administration of a second topical composition comprising a corticosteroid.
A method for treating pruritus in a patient comprising administering to a patient suffering from pruritus a first topical composition comprising at least one anti-pruritic agent and at least one emollient, wherein the administration of said first composition provides a more effective treatment of said pruritus in comparison to treatment of pruritus achieved by administration of a second topical composition comprising a corticosteroid.
A method of treating a patient suffering from pruritus comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a topical anti-pruritic composition comprising:
- (i) a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-pruritic agent;
- (ii) about 1 to about 10 percent by weight of an occlusive skin conditioning agent;
- (iii) about 0.5 to about 5 percent by weight of an organosiloxane;
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- (iv) an aqueous solvent,
- wherein said topical anti-pruritic composition begins reducing symptoms of pruritus exhibited by said patient within about 30 minutes.
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