Cyclic amides and derivatives thereof

Abstract

Compounds, topical compositions and methods useful for preventing the penetration of toxic chemicals through the skin of a mammal are disclosed. The compounds of the invention provide an enhanced barrier for the skin of a mammal to further inhibit or decrease the passage of bioactive agents through the skin of a mammal either from the outside environment into the systems of said mammal or from the mammal into the outside environment.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.