Cumulative Irritation Potential of 828 Ointment

• SUBJECTS 1.1 SUBJECT POPULATION

Subjects will be normal, healthy volunteers of either gender aged 18 to 65 years.

Inclusion Criteria

Subjects must satisfy all of the following criteria:

• Subjects must be ambulatory, 18 to 65 years of age and in reasonably good health.
• Subjects may be of any ethnicity or skin type provided their skin pigmentation does not interfere with evaluations.
• Female subjects must be surgically sterile, post-menopausal or using an acceptable method of birth control and all females of childbirth potential must be willing to take a urine pregnancy test at the beginning and at the end of the study.
• Minor deviations in normal medical history not considered to be clinically significant by the investigator and the sponsor will be permitted.
• Subjects must refrain from sunbathing, using tanning salons, swimming or using hot tubs during the course of the study.
• Bathing is permitted, however, subjects must agree to attempt to keep the patches as dry as possible.
• Subjects must read and sign an IRB approved informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects with any of the following conditions are not eligible for participation:

• Any systemic disease or disorder, complicating factors or structural abnormality that would negatively affect the conduct or outcome of the study (i.e., hepatitis, acute or chronic renal insufficiency).
• Use of a prescribed pain medication, prescribed or over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressive drugs or prescribed antihistamine medication (steroid nose drops and/or eye drops are permitted). Use of any over-the-counter pain medication that is ingested in quantities exceeding label instructions.
• Subjects who have received an investigational drug or have participated in a patch test within the past 28 days or who are currently participating in or plan to enter a clinical trial.
• A history of non-compliance or subjects who are considered potentially unreliable.
• A history of skin allergies, including known sensitivity or strong reactions to any cosmetics and/or personal care products, topically prepared medical dressings, tapes or adhesives.
• A history of clinically significant skin diseases which may contraindicate participation, including psoriasis, active eczema, atopic dermatitis and active cancer, even if currently controlled through medication.
• Current use of topical or oral antibiotics.
• Use of topical medications at the test area 2 weeks prior to enrollment or any body lotions/oils/creams at the test area for 48 hours prior to enrollment and throughout the trial.
• Female subjects who are pregnant, stop contraceptive measures, expect to become pregnant or who are breast-feeding.
• Subjects with any condition known to interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of drugs.
• Subjects with hematological disorders or immunologic disorders (HIV positive, AIDS and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus).
• Subjects with any significant organ abnormality or disorders including gastric ulcer/insulin dependent diabetes.
• Subjects with any clinically significant illness (sought medical attention, fever, took prescription medication) within the 4 weeks prior to study entry.
• History of asthma, chronic bronchitis or any other bronchospastic condition that requires medication.
• Known history of either real or suspected allergy or sensitization to any test article ingredient.
• Anticipated change in the use of a systemic medication during the study that may affect the conduct or outcome of the study. Subjects must be stabilized on these medications for at least one month prior to receiving study drug and continue the same regimen throughout the study.
• Bilateral mastectomy involving removal of lymph nodes.
• Treatment of any type of cancer within the last six months.
• The Principal Investigator may declare any subject ineligible for a sound medical reason.