Patent ID: 7704518
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: A01N,A61K,A61P,A61Q,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A hygroscopic pharmaceutical composition in a pressurized container comprising: a. at least one hygroscopic substance at a sufficient concentration to provide an Aw value of the hygroscopic pharmaceutical composition of less than 0.9, wherein the hygroscopic substance comprises a polyethylene glycol (PEG) or a polyol; b. an anti-infective agent; c. about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of at least one polymeric agent, wherein the polymeric agent is a gelling agent; d. about 0.2% to about 5% by weight of a surface-active agent; and e. a liquefied or compressed gas propellant; wherein the composition comprises not more than 10% or about 10% water by weight; and wherein the composition forms a breakable foam upon dispensing from the pressurized container.