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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2007
Stefano DE Luigi Bruschi, Milan, IT;
Federico Mailland, Lugano, CH;
Stefano De Luigi Bruschi, Milan, IT;
Federico Mailland, Lugano, CH;
Polichem SA, Luxembourg, LU;
Abstract
A hydrophilic matrix is disclosed which comprises: a) at least one polyacrylic acid derivative in preferred amounts of 0.5-40%, b) at least one cellulose ether in preferred amounts of 30-90% and c) at least one disintegrant in preferred amounts of 2-50%, with respect to the weight of the matrix. This matrix is used in combination with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable active principle for manufacturing solid bioadhesive controlled release formulations for the treatment of vaginal disorders, such as vulvovaginal candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis. According to a preferred embodiment, the matrix is used in amounts of about 5-60% and the active principle in amounts of about 2-70%, with respect to the weight of the formulation.