Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Cosmetic – antiperspirant – dentifrice
Reexamination Certificate
2001-09-04
2002-11-12
Page, Thurman K. (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice
C424S049000, C424S059000, C424S062000, C424S401000, C424S405000, C424S443000, C514S096000, C514S887000, C514S944000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06479060
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to topical pharmaceutical compositions.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Topical pharmaceutical compositions are, of course, well known. They can be used as water proofing agents, sunscreens, skin conditioning agents, lip balms, wound dressings, hair pomades, etc. Regardless of the specific use, common to pharmaceutically satisfactory topical actives are that they must stay on the skin for a sufficient period of time to allow the active to perform; they must not irritate the skin; and, they must be perceived by the patient as pharmaceutically elegant or the patient will simply not use them. By “pharmaceutically elegant”, as those skilled in the art know, one means the feel to the patient is good. It must not be too watery or too greasy. Some say it relates to the creaminess or lubricity properties as well.
There is a continual need for improvements in topical carrier systems, particularly for those that are lipophilic in nature, most of which are perceived by consumers as too waxy or greasy when smeared on the skin.
As a result of the unique properties of the cream/ointments of the present invention, the preparation can be dosed effectively and conveniently from a squeeze-type dispenser, which is a desirable objective.
Accordingly, it is a primary object of the present invention to prepare a topical application or pharmaceutical composition which is of wide-spread applicability (i.e. useful with many drug actives) and which is at the same time perceived by the patient/user as pharmaceutically elegant.
Another objective of the present invention is to achieve the primary objective with a composition especially adapted for lipophilic bases and which can provide effective delivery in squeeze tube formats.
An even further objective is to achieve each of the above objectives in a cost effective manner so that the price can be maintained at reasonable levels, without the need for using expensive cosmetic carrier systems to achieve elegance.
A yet further objective is to provide a method of preparation of a topical ointment that achieves each of the above composition objectives or attributes.
The method and manner of achieving the above objectives will become apparent from the detailed description of the invention which follows.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A topical ointment pharmaceutical composition that uses a lipophilic base, a pharmaceutical active and, dispersed in the base, from about 1% to about 50% by weight of the total composition of hydrogenated non-melted castor oil in powder form. The result of using hydrogenated non-melted castor oil in powder form is a surprising pharmaceutical elegance perceived to be smoother in texture and more spreadable than can ointment mad e by melting the hydrogenated castor oil.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
For describing the compositions certain definitional terms are appropriate. “Pharmaceutically elegant” has been previously defined. The “pharmaceutical composition” as used throughout the present specification and the accompanying claims is to be understood as defining compositions of which the individual components or ingredients are themselves pharmaceutically acceptable, e.g. that is they are topically acceptable. Put another way, they are non-irritants, and they are either FDA approved or on the GRAS safe list. The term “topically active pharmaceutical” is intended to be non-limiting and includes those pharmaceutical active agents that are commonly applied topically such as waterproofing agents, skin barrier/skin protectant agents, skin conditioning agents, solvents, bio-adhesives, acne actives, analgesics, anesthetics, anorectals, antihistamines, anti-inflammatory agents, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antimicrobials, scabicides, pediculicides, antineoplastics, antiperspirants, antipruritics, antisporadics, antiseborrheics, biologically active proteins and peptides, burn actives, cauterizing agents, depigment agents, diaper rash agents, enzymes, hair growth actives, kerotolytics, canker sore actives, cold sore actives, dental actives, saliva actives, photosensitizing actives, steroids, sunburn actives, sunscreens, wart actives, wound dressings and retinol, retinoic acid and retinoic acid derivatives. It is understood that this list is by way of example and not a limitation with respect to the active.
In the present compositions, there are three essential ingredients. The first is a lipophilic base normally selected from the group of vegetable oils, fatty acids, glycerides, or combinations thereof, including reaction combinations thereof. Thus, for example, fatty acid esters and fatty alcohols are included. The term “fatty” refers to higher carbon, generally C
8
to C
22
. Suitable vegetable oils can include for example sunflower oil, safflower oil, castor oil, rapeseed oil, corn oil, Balsam Peru oil and soybean oil. Suitable fatty acids are generally C
8
to C
22
mono-and dicarboxylic fatty acids. They can include for example, stearic acid, oleic acid, myristic acid etc. Suitable fatty acid esters can include diisopropyl adipate, diisopropyl sebacate, diethyl sebacate, middle-length fatty acid triglycerides, middle-length acid propylene glycols, isopropyl myristate, and the like. Fatty alcohols can include cetanols, stearyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, and the like.
The amount of the lipophilic base used is from about 20% to about 99% by weight of the total composition.
The second essential ingredient is the topically active pharmaceutical or in other words, the drug active. Suitable drug active categories have been previously listed. Generally the drug actives are present in amounts of from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of the total composition.
The third essential ingredient and the one on which the discovery of the new invention is premised is, from about 1% by weight to about 50% by weight of the total pharmaceutical composition of hydrogenated, non-melted castor oil in powder form dispersed throughout the topical ointment. This changes dramatically the characteristics of the ointment. In particular, the ointment is smoother, more spreadable, perceived as less greasy or waxy in feel and functions effectively when dose dispensed from a squeeze tube. It does not happen if this is either not used or melted.
Critical to the invention, therefore, is that the hydrogenated castor oil powder be in a non-melted form. If it has been melted, it will not achieve the desired creaminess and lubricity of the present invention. Hydrogenated castor oil is itself known and can be obtained from a variety of sources, for example Henkel. Henkel has it available under the trademark CUTINA® HR NF and describes it as a slightly yellow fine free-flowing powder. It has an acid value of less than 3, a saponification value of 180, an iodine value of 5.0 and a hydroxy value of 160 with a melting range of 85° C. to 88° C. For further technical data and properties and application uses, see the technical data sheet of Henkel dated July 1999, a copy of which is being provided with the Information Disclosure Statement herein.
As earlier mentioned, the manner of preparation of the composition is equally important. It must be below the melt temperature of the hydrogenated castor oil and it must be prepared by dispersing under high shear mixing. Unexpectedly, when this occurs a matrix is formed in the lipophilic lipid base resulting in a semi-solid structure that is smoother, and more spreadable than a compound formulation made by simply melting hydrogenated castor oil into a lipid such as is conventional with, for example, lipstick. There are several advantages to a low temperature process. Exposures to high temperatures, which can degrade some ingredients such as active pharmaceutical ingredients or preservatives, can be avoided in a low temperature process. Temperature sensitive ingredients can be incorporated into the product at low temperatures prior to the formation of the semisolid structure. Exposing vegetable oils to high temperatures, especially unsaturated
Duque Pilar P.
Hobson David W.
Jones David P.
Healthpoint, Ltd.
McKee Voorhees & Sease, P.L.C.
Page Thurman K.
Young Micah-Paul
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