Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd.
TOPICAL MINOCYCLINE FOAMABLE COMPOSITIONS

Abstract:

Disclosed are simple yet stable and effective compositions comprising from about 1% to about 5% by weight of the composition of a minocycline or mixtures thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable ingredients comprising from about 60% to about 99% by weight of the composition of at least one hydrophobic oil, and from about 5% to about 25% by weight of the composition of at least one fatty alcohol, wherein the at least one hydrophobic oil and the at least one fatty alcohol are sufficient to ensure the pharmaceutically acceptable assay stability of the minocycline in the composition under 3 months accelerated stability conditions at 40.degree. C./75% RH. Also disclosed are methods of treatment of acne, rosacea and impetigo.