Topical formulations and uses thereof
Provided herein include formulations for topical administration, such as ophthalmic formulations, and methods of using such formulations. In some aspects and embodiments the formulations may include a polyoxyl lipid or fatty acid, and or a polyalkoxylated alcohol and may include nanomicelles. Also include methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions, such as ocular diseases or conditions.
1. An aqueous clear nanomicellar ophthalmic formulation, comprising:
an active agent,
0.5-4.5% by weight of a polymer comprising HCO-40, HCO-60, HCO-80, HCO-100, polyoxyl 35 castor oil or combinations thereof; and
0.02-0.08% of a polyalkoxylated alcohol.
2. The aqueous clear nanomicellar ophthalmic formulation of claim 1 , wherein said polymer comprises HCO-40, HCO-60, HCO-80, HCO-100 or combinations thereof.
3. The aqueous clear nanomicellar ophthalmic formulation of claim 1 , wherein said polyalkoxylated alcohol is Octoxynol-40.
4. The aqueous clear nanomicellar ophthalmic formulation of claim 2 , wherein said polymer is HCO-40.
5. The aqueous clear nanomicellar ophthalmic formulation of claim 2 , wherein said polymer is HCO-60.
6. The aqueous clear nanomicellar ophthalmic formulation of claim 1 , wherein said polymer is 1-4% by weight.
7. The aqueous clear nanomicellar ophthalmic formulation of claim 3 , wherein Octoxynol-40 is 0.05% by weight.