pharmaceutical formulations for topical use with vit. e acetate

摘要

A formulation for topical use comprising a lipophilic phase which includes vitamin E or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester thereof, preferably vitamin E acetate, amongst its components, generally in an amount of from 20 to 100 %, preferably from 51 to 100 %, based on the weight of the lipophilic phase; the latter phase may also contain animal, vegetable or synthetic fats and oils or mineral oils. The ointment may be in the form of an oil, ointment, cream, hydrophobic gel, or paste. The vitamin E acetate is used as an excipient or as a component of excipients for pharmaceutical formulations for topical use.