Dermatological topical compositions and a process for the preparation thereof
Technical Field
The invention pertains to the field of manufacture of the dermatological topical compositions based on use of substances having antimycotic activity, which are characterized in fungistatic to fungicidal activity against dermatophytes, yeasts, and moulds.
Background Art
The group of therapeutic compositions in the topic form, destined to be applied to the hair covering the head skip includes a variety of shampoos, lotions, hair solutions, and other types of preparations which, after having been applied, are washed off with water. Upon application, they form foam with water. They can have the structure of an emulsion, suspension, solution, with one or more active substances in a suitable carrier and other auxiliary substances, such as surfactants, anti-microbial substances, stabilizers, viscosity regulators, antioxidants, etc.
The shampoos contain three types of components: primary surfactants, secondary surfactants, and auxiliary substances. The group of primary surfactants is responsible for the detergency and cleaning of hair, the secondary ones support the detergency. The substances from the third group are added in order to reach special effects and include anti-microbial active substances against the occurrence of dandruff, substances for sedation and maintaining balance of the head skin, etc.
Alkyl-sulfates and alkyl-ether-sulfates are used as the basic surfactants Milan Chalabala et al, Technologie leku ("Medicament Technology"), 1997/.
The secondary group of surfactants is added to improve the detergency, to foster the foam stability, to increase the solubilization of the fragrances and hydrophobic substances. Use of secondary anionic and non-ionic surfactants in shampoos facilitates the detergency of the primary surfactants, but they tend to hydrolyze while being stored, and when applied to the hair the same becomes rough and easily gets a static charge.
Currently, the surface mycoses are being treated with azole derivatives in compliance with the WHO recommendations. In its chemical structure bifonazole is similar to clotrimazole, econazolej miconazole or climbazole, but - unlike them - it does not contain any halogen, and is therefore suitable for the skin. The fungicidal activity has been demonstrated in numerous clinical studies in the treatment of dermatomycoses, skin candidiasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis. /Segal R., David M., Ingber A., Lurie R, Sandbank M.: Treatment with bifonazole shampoo for seborrhea and seborrheic dermatitis, 1992; SoyinkaF.: Bifonazole in the treatment of fungal skin infections in the tropics: a clinical and mycological study, 1987/.
Fungistatic activity has been demonstrated with the substances applied to inhibit the dandruff. Sulphoconcentrol, salicylic acid in combination with hexachlorophene, selenium disulphide, zinc pyrithione, piroctone olamine /Schrader K.H.: Wirkung und Nebenwirkung moderner Antischuppenpraparate, 1982/. Recently, substantial changes in the composition of shampoos have occurred. There has been a move to more sophisticated preparations that wash the hair, giving it a natural look, gloss, elasticity, and touch. Much emphasized is a mild effect on the head skin and the eyes. /Patents of the cosmetic companies Unilever, Gillete, Colgate- Palmolive./
Trends in dermatology aim at better functionality of the shampoos with effects against the formation of dandruff and for the treatment of fungal infections. During application of the preparations, neither resistance nor decrease in the sensitivity of dermatophytes may occur.
Disclosure of the Invention
The present invention solves the composition and preparation of the dermatological topical compositions - shampoos, which contain, as the active substances, substances with the fungistatic to fungicidal activity against the dermatophytes, yeasts, and moulds.
The dermatological compositions in accordance with the invention are topical systems of a certain viscosity, destined to be applied to the skin (haired head skin) with a local effect. They are solutions that contain, as the active substances, azole derivatives, or azole derivatives in combination with piroctone olamine, sulphoconcentrol, zinc piritione in a suitable vehicle and
other auxiliary substances, such as primary and secondary surfactants, viscosity regulators, emollients, protectives, hydrating substances, and alpantha.
An alkyl-ether-sulphate was used as the primary surfactant. Compared to alkylsulphates, it has a more stable colour, better solubility, is a good solvent for non-polar compounds that can be present in the composition.
As the secondary amphoteric surfactant, a derivative of betaine was used as the vehicle for the dermatological non-irritating shampoos. The betaine derivatives form anionic and cationic surfactants, depending on the pH of the system. These active substances have an antistatic effect, have a mild effect to the skin, being compatible with electrolytes, detergents and germicidal substances, and are non-toxic.
By joint action of the anti-mycotic active substance and auxiliary substances used in the dermatological shampoo in accordance with this invention sedation, hydration, and restoration of the skin balance are reached. The well-balanced combination of the ratio between the active and auxiliary substances in accordance with the invention the actual acidity of the preparation is kept at pH - 5.0, which makes the hair more resistant against the damage, adds gloss to the hair, the hair dries faster, remaining under control. It is important that the selected auxiliary substances in the dosage employed do not irritate the eyes and the skin of the head.
The process of preparation in accordance with this invention comprises processing of the antimycotic active substance with a carrier - propylene glycol, adding an emollient - lactic acid for keeping the pH value within the range from 4.0 to 6.0 as this makes the hair more resistant to damage and the shampoos with a lower pH value are less irritating. Subsequently, primary and secondary surfactants, viscosity regulating substances and hydration regulating substances - emollients - are added.
By using the alpantha, i.e. panthenol encapsulated on an alantoin core, the combined protection and healing characteristics - epithelization combined with the skin nutrition - are reached. The combined action of both substances manifests itself more effectively than the separate effects of either of the constituents.
The preparation in accordance with the invention has been clinically tested and it has shown remarkable anti-microbial and anti-mycotic effects.
The anti-microbial effect has been tested in compliance with Ph. Eur. using the following strains:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa NTCC Staphylococcus aureus ATCC Candida albicans ATCC Aspergillus niger ATCC
Evaluating criterion for the anti-microbial effects has been expressed as the logarithm of the reduction in the number of the microorganisms versus the initial value of the inoculum. In all the events the results met the prescribed reduction.
Evaluation by the acceptability criteria for topical medicaments as stated in the SL - 1 Table 5.1.3.-2.
The topical composition has cidal effects, based on the obtained test results.
The effectiveness of the topical compositions containing the anti-mycotic active substance in the treatment of superficial skin infections, such as epidermophytia corporis, epidermophytia manuum, epidermophytia peduum, epidermophytia interdigitalis, skin candidiasis, pityriasis
versicolor, and erythrasma has been confirmed in numerous multi-centric controlled studies and compared with other topical preparations. In the comparing clinical studies 1% bifonazole applied once a day has proved itself as effective as other topical imidazoles, such as clotrimazole, econazole, miconazole, and sulconazole, which have been administered twice a day, and as oxiconazole or naphthidine, applied once a day. It is obvious from the clinical studies that bifonazole is perspective in the child dermatitis treatment. /DeichmannB.: Bifonazol versus Miconazol, 1985, Berg D., Regel E., Harenberg HE., Plempel M.: Bifonazol and clotrimazol, 1984/
The invention is illustrated in examples below, which, however, are not limiting in any sense.
Example 1
Active substance:
Bifonazolum 5.0 % by weight
Vehicle composition:
Lauromacrogoli natrii sulfas 15 % by weight
Cocamidopropylbetainum 7 % by weight
Laureth - 3 1 % by weight
Auxiliary materials:
Propylenglycolum 1 % by weight
Acidum lacticum 0.8 % by weight
Alpantha 0.8 % by weight
Dye
Perfume 0.2 % by weight
Aqua purificata ad 100.0 % by weight
Example 2
Active substance: Bifonazolum 2.5 % by weight Vehicle composition: Lauromacrogoli natrii sulfas 20 % by weight
Cocamidopropylbetainum 10 % by weight
Laureth - 3 2.5 % by weight
Auxiliary materials:
Propylenglycolum 2 % by weight
Acidum lacticum 3 % by weight
Alpantha 2.5 % by weight
Dye
Perfume 0.2 % by weight
Aqua purificata ad 100.0 % by weight
Example 3
Active substance:
Bifonazolum 4.5 % by weight
Vehicle composition:
Lauromacrogoli natrii sulfas 28 % by weight
Cocamidopropylbetainum 10 % by weight
Laureth - 3 4.5 % by weight
Auxiliary materials:
Propylenglycolum 4 % by weight
Acidum lacticum 4.9 % by weight
Alpantha 4 % by weight
Dye
Perfume 0.2 % by weight
Aqua purificata ad 100.0 % by weight
Examples 1, 2, 3 - Preparative method
In a homogenizing apparatus equipped with an anchor mixer, propylene glycol is mixed with the active substance and lactic acid. A primary surfactant is added stepwise and mixed until complete dissolution of the active substance. Under continuous mixing all remaining components of the prescribed composition, an aqueous solution of the dye and alpantha are added. Finally, the substances responsible for the viscosity of the composition are added. The
whole procedure proceeds under continuous action of the mixer. During the procedure the temperature must not exceed 30 °C. The total duration of the procedure is 2 hours.
Example 4
Active substance:
Piroctone olamine 0.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 1. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 1.
Example 5
Active substance:
Piroctone olamine 2.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 2. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 2.
Example 6
Active substance:
Piroctone olamine 4.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 3. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 3.
Examples 4, 5, 6 - Preparative method The same procedure as in Example 1.
Example 7
Active substance:
Piroctone olamine 0.5 % by weight
Sulphoconcentrol 0.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 1.
The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 1.
Example 8
Active substance:
Piroctone olamine 2.5 % by weight
Sulphoconcentrol 2.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 2. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 2.
Example 9
Active substance:
Piroctone olamine 4.5 % by weight
Sulphoconcentrol 4.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 3. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 3.
Examples 7, 8, 9 - Preparative method The same procedure as in Example 1.
Example 10
Active substance:
Piroctone olamine 0.5 % by weight
Bifonazolum 0.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 1. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 1.
Example 11
Active substance:
Piroctone olamine 2.5 % by weight
Bifonazolum 2.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 2. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 2.
Example 12
Active substance:
Piroctone olamine 4.5 % by weight
Bifonazolum 4.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 3. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 3.
Examples 10, 11, 12 - Preparative method The same procedure as in Example 1.
Example 13
Active substance:
Zincpyrithione 0.5 % by weight
Bifonazolum 0.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 1. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 1.
Example 14
Active substance:
Zincpyrithione 2.5 % by weight
Bifonazolum 2.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 2. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 2.
Example 15
Active substance:
Zincpyrithione 4.5 % by weight
Bifonazolum 4.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 3. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 3.
Examples 13, 14, 15 -Preparative method The same procedure as in Example 1.
Example 16
Active substance:
Zincpyrithione 0.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 1. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 1.
Example 17
Active substance:
Zincpyrithione 2.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 2. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 2.
Example 18
Active substance:
Zincpyrithione 4.5 % by weight
The vehicle composition is the same as in Example 3. The auxiliary materials are the same as in Example 3.
Examples 16, 17, 18 -Preparative method The same procedure as in Example 1.
The products of Examples 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, and 12 have undergone and complied with the above- mentioned test of anti-microbial activity.
Industrial Applicability
The invention is usable in the pharmaceutical industry, in the production of the dermatological topical preparations destined to be applied to the hair covering the head skin and in the treatment of the fungal infections.