Topical fungicidal agents for treating nail disorders
AssigneeBioEqual AG
InventorHans Meyer
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Abstract
Anhydrous agents for topical application, comprising one or more C1-C4 alkyl esters of lactic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid or citric acid and physiologically acceptable excipients, are described for the treatment of nail disorders caused by mycoses and for nail care. The agents according to the invention are also suitable in veterinary medicine for treating fungal infections of the hooves, claws and talons of pets and farm animals and wild animals living in captivity.
Claims10
A method for the treatment of nail disorders and periungual diseases caused by mycoses, comprising topically applying a water-free topical application composition to a subject in need thereof,
- wherein the water-free topical application composition consists essentially of one or more C1-C4 alkyl ester of lactic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid or citric acid as the sole active ingredient and
- optionally, one or more physiologically acceptable excipients.
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