Nail compositions and methods of administering same
AssigneeWatson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
InventorsDanyi Quan, Ana Ruiz
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Abstract
Nail compositions and methods of use thereof are disclosed. Additionally, nail kits comprising a nail composition and pre-treatment compositions are disclosed. Further, supportive devices such as bandages for use in the administering a nail composition are disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the nail compositions comprise an antifungal agent, including fluconazole, a non-cellulosic polymeric carrier, and an enhancer, while being substantially free of urea, sulfhydryl-containing amino acids, or vasodilators.
Claims22
A nail composition comprising an antifungal agent, a vinyl polymeric or vinyl copolymeric carrier, and an enhancer, wherein the enhancer comprises a member selected from the group consisting of triacetin, lauramide diethanolamine, caproic triglyceride, cineole, and any combinations thereof, and wherein said nail composition is substantially free of any member selected from the group consisting of urea, sulfhydryl-containing amino acids, and vasodilators.
A method for enhancing the nail flux of an antifungal agent in a nail composition, said method comprising providing to said composition an enhancer, said enhancer comprising a member selected from the group consisting of triacetin, lauramide diethanolamine, caproic triglyceride, cineole, and any combinations thereof.
A method for enhancing the nail flux of an antifungal agent in a nail composition, said method comprising, prior to administering said composition to a nail surface, administering to said nail surface a pre-treatment composition, comprising an enhancer selected from the group consisting of:
- triacetin, lauramide diethanolamine, caproic triglyceride, cineole, and combinations thereof.
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