STICK TYPE TOPICAL FORMULATION CONTAINING CORTICOSTEROID

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a solid stick topical composition containing a corticosteroid.

SOLUTION: There is provided a solid stick topical composition comprising a corticosteroid formulation. The solid stick including an outer protective covering also includes: at least one wax present in an amount sufficient such that the stick is solid at 25°C; propyleneglycol in an amount of 5 to 20 wt.%; and an emulsifier present in an amount of 0.2 to 2.0 wt.% based on the total weight of the composition to emulsify the propyleneglycol and petrolatum. The solid stick is contained in a protective covering so that during application it does not come into contact with the hand holding the stick.

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