摘要 |
<p>The present invention is directed to a composition of matter for the percutaneous administration of a cytotoxic agent, and particularly to the percutaneous administration of 5-fluorouracil. The composition comprises, in combination, the cytotoxic agent to be administered and a permeation-enhancing mixture that includes a lower alkanol, propylene glycol or a mixture of polyethylene glycols, a third permeation enhancer and, optionally, a covehicle. The invention is also directed to a method for treating malignant and non-malignant skin disorders and comprises applying to an area of skin affected by a skin disorder, a therapeutically effective amount of the composition of this invention.</p> |