InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.
TOPICAL FORMULATIONS OF CANNABINOIDS AND USE THEREOF IN THE TREATMENT OF PAIN

Abstract:

Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more cannabinoids and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are disclosed. The compositions are in a form suitable for topical administration, and are useful in the treatment of pain. The cannabinoids suitable for use include cannabidiols, cannabinols, and various other naturally occurring and synthetic cannabinoids. The compositions may also further include anti-inflammatory agents, steroids, or terpenoids. In preferred embodiments, the cannabinoids incorporated in the compositions are cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN) while the carriers are selected from the group consisting of Labrasol.TM., Transcutol.TM., lecithin, lysolecithin, isopropyl palmitate, and isopropyl myristate.