Patent ID: 6046244
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: A61K,A61P,Y10S

Abstract:
A topical composition which comprises:prostaglandin E.sub.1 ;a skin penetration enhancer selected from the group consisting of an alkyl-2-(N,N-disubstituted amino)-alkanoate, an (N,N-disubstituted)-alkanol alkanoate, and a mixture thereof;a polysaccharide gum;a lipophilic compound selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 alcohol, an aliphatic C.sub.8 to C.sub.30 ester, and a mixture thereof; andan acidic buffer system capable of providing a buffered pH value for said composition in the range of about 3 to about 7.4.