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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 06, 2012
Applicants:
Daniel W. Frank, Broomall, PA (US);
Richard Martin, San Diego, CA (US);
Bassam B. Damaj, San Diego, CA (US);
Inventors:
Daniel W. Frank, Broomall, PA (US);
Richard Martin, San Diego, CA (US);
Bassam B. Damaj, San Diego, CA (US);
Assignee:
Nexmed Holdings, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 31/201 (2006.01); A61K 9/00 (2006.01); A61K 47/10 (2006.01); A61K 47/12 (2006.01); A61K 47/36 (2006.01); A61K 31/5575 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 31/201 (2013.01); A61K 9/0014 (2013.01); A61K 47/10 (2013.01); A61K 47/12 (2013.01); A61K 47/36 (2013.01); A61K 31/5575 (2013.01);
Abstract
In various embodiments, methods and compositions for treating Raynaud's disease and Raynaud's phenomenon are provided. Topical administration of a semisolid composition comprising a prostaglandin E1 compound provides the desired relief of the Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's phenomenon without the possible complications of systemic administration. The semisolid composition can be administered as needed, or in a regimen of several doses per day.