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US 2014/0271875 A1Published application
Compositions including encapsulated isotretinoin and methods for use thereof
AssigneeAllergan, Inc.
InventorsJohn E. Donello, Rong Yang
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Abstract
The present invention provides topical dermal compositions including microsphere encapsulated isotretinoin. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or amides of isotretinoin are also contemplated for use in the practice of the invention. The compositions of the invention are useful for treating a variety of conditions associated with excess sebum production, such as, for example, acne.
Claims13
A topical dermal composition comprising a plurality of particles, wherein the particles comprise
- a) a biodegradable polymer, and
- b) isotretinoin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or amide thereof;
- wherein the particles have an average diameter between about 0.1 μm and about 10 μm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.