Dosage forms of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a sealed actives compartment containing a stable
prostaglandin in a pharmaceutical composition for topical application to a patient are disclosed. Preferably, the
prostaglandin compound is substantially uniformly dispersed in a
delivery vehicle, and in certain embodiments the
prostaglandin compound contains stabilizing agent comprising a
moisture scavenger, an
antioxidant and a chelating agent for
metal ions. In certain embodiments the
delivery vehicle is preferably substantially
anhydrous, free of
metal ions and
oxygen and water. The improved compositions of the present invention are useful for treating medical conditions by providing a packed mono or multi-component
dosage form that comprises a sealed section containing an active pharmaceutical ingredient and a
delivery vehicle pharmaceutically compatible for topical delivery. The medical condition can be, for example male or
female sexual dysfunction broadly and
male erectile dysfunction specifically. Alternately, the medical condition can be a wound or other conditions such as
hemorrhoids. In preferred embodiments of the
medical treatment methods the active pharmaceutical ingredient is prostaglandin, and most preferably, the prostaglandin is treated with a stabilizing agent comprising a
moisture scavenger, an
antioxidant and a chelating agent for
metal ions. In a specific application of the foregoing, a sock saturated with a
gel forming material acting as
lubricant is also disclosed which preferably has at least one
wound healing composition to treat a foot
skin condition, preferably using a
wound healing composition such as prostaglandin.