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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 13, 2018
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2014
Applicant:
Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Inventors:
John E. Donello, Dana Point, CA (US);
Rong Yang, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 31/203 (2006.01); A61K 9/06 (2006.01); A61K 9/00 (2006.01); A61K 47/34 (2017.01); A61K 9/16 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 31/203 (2013.01); A61K 9/0014 (2013.01); A61K 9/06 (2013.01); A61K 9/1641 (2013.01); A61K 47/34 (2013.01);
Abstract
The present invention provides topical dermal compositions including microsphere encapsulated isotretinoin. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or amides of isotretinoin are also contemplated for use in the practice of the invention. The compositions of the invention are useful for treating a variety of conditions associated with excess sebum production, such as, for example, acne.