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US 8,568,795 B2Granted
Stabilized formulation comprising omega-3 fatty acids for skin care and/or wound care
AssigneeKerecis EHF
InventorsGudmundur Fertram Sigurjonsson, Biljana Ilievska, Baldur Tumi Baldursson
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Abstract
A stabilized formulation for skin care, wound care and/or other tissue healing applications and methods for making the same is described. The stabilized formulation stabilizes omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and is constituted of the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in combination with tocopherol (Vitamin E), ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), herb extract, and a fat-soluble antioxidant. Methods for making and using the stabilized formulation are also described.
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A composition comprising:
- (i) a stabilized formulation comprising:
- 0.05% to 0.25% tocopherol;
- 1% to 3% vitamin C;
- 0.25% to 0.5% of an herb extract;
- 0.1% to 0.5 of a fat-soluble antioxidant selected from the group consisting of BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), TBHQ (tertiary butyl hydroquinone), and combinations thereof;
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- a balance of fish oil, wherein the fish oil comprises omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids;
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- (ii) one or more emollients, humectants, or any combination thereof, wherein the composition includes 1% to 5% of the stabilized formulation and is formulated for topical administration.
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A wound dressing comprising:
- I. a stabilized formulation comprising:
- 0.05% to 0.25% tocopherol;
- 1% to 3% vitamin C;
- 0.25% to 0.5% herb extract;
- 0.1% to 0.5 of a fat-soluble antioxidant selected from the group consisting of BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), TBHQ (tertiary butyl hydroquinone), and combinations thereof;
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- a balance of fish oil, wherein the fish oil comprises omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids;
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- II. a solid or semi-solid substrate, wherein the stabilized formulation is added to the solid or semi-solid substrate to form the wound dressing prepared for application to a wound for protection, absorbance, drainage, or improvement of cell environment.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.