Reynaldo G Farinas

US Patent:

54865379, Jan 23, 1996

Filed:

Jan 20, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/375705

Inventors:

Reynaldo G. Farinas - Miami FL

Assignee:

Dayton Laboratories, Inc. - Miami FL

International Classification:

A61K 31335
A61K 3134
A61K 3111
A61K 31045

US Classification:

514462

Abstract:

An antifungal composition which can be topically applied to skin and keratinous tissue and is active against the fungi Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Candida albicans includes griseofulvin dissolved in a solvent blend of cinnamic aldehyde and alcohol, particularly isopropanol. Topical antifungal compositions of cinnamic aldehyde in isopropyl alcohol are also provided. Packaged products are provided and include the compositions disposed in sealed containers. A method is also provided for treating keratinous tissue infected with the fungi.