Corticosteroid formulations containing sebacate carrier
AssigneeE. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.
InventorsJohn A. Hill, Yu-chang J. Wang, Thomas M. Wong
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Abstract
Corticosteroid formulations in the form of creams, lotions or ointments are provided which are used as anti-inflammatory agents, wherein the corticosteroid, such as halcinonide (21-chloro-9-fluoro-11.beta.-hydroxy-16.alpha.,17-[(1-methylethylidene)-bi s(oxy)]pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione) is dissolved in a sebacate carrier, such as dibutyl sebacate.
Claims16
A steroid composition in the form of an ointment, gel, lotion, cream or solution which is useful in treating dermatitis, consisting essentially of an effective amount of from about 0.001 to about 3% by weight of a corticosteroid and a dialkyl sebacate in an amount of from about 5 to about 75% by weight of the composition, the corticosteroid being dissolved in the dialkyl sebacate.
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