CA2842277C — Topical oily foam compositions

USPTO Abstract

Topical alcohol-free thermo labile oily foam composition comprising (i) at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient or ectoparasitic active ingredient; (ii) at least about 20% w/w of at least one lipophilic component; (iii) at least about 10% w/w of at least one non-ionic surfactant; (iv) at least about 0.5% w/w of at least one fatty alcohol or fatty acid or ester thereof with melting point above 30°C, and; (v) at least about 7% w/w of propellant selected from propane, butane, isobutene and combinations thereof; said composition optionally comprising at least about 5% to about 70% w/w of a hydrophilic component, optionally comprising up to about 5% w/w hydrogenated oil and optionally comprising a penetration enhancer