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Muco-adhesive, controlled release formulation of levodopa and/or esters of levodopa and uses thereof

US12128141B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2024
Grant dateOct 29, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides an oral solid formulation comprising (a) a controlled release component comprising a core comprising levodopa, wherein the core is coated with a muco-adhesive coating and the muco-adhesive coating is externally coated with an enteric coating; and (b) an immediate release component comprising levodopa. The invention further provides a method for making and using the oral solid formulation.

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