| abstract |
This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for topical delivery comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of meloxicam and at least one skin permeation enhancing agent selected from the group consisting of an amine of the formula I wherein R1, R2, R3 are alkanolyl residues as specified in claim 1 and an amide of the formula II wherein R4, R5, R6 are linear, branched or cyclic alkyl groups as specified in claim 1 and at least one inert carrier. Furthermore this invention relates to a transdermal delivery system and a method for treating, preventing and/or relieving the signs and/or symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cervico-omo-Brachial Syndrome, Low Back Pain, Osteoarthritis, Periarthritis Scapulohumeralis, Tendovaginitis, Peritendinitis, Humerus epicondylitis, including tennis elbow, Myalgia, Post-traumatic tumor and pain. |