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Permanent suspension pharmaceutical dosage forms

US4079132A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 1976
Grant dateMar 14, 1978
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Expiry dateSep 24, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/70
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Permanent suspension dosage forms of drugs, particularly of the water-sensitive type, for administration without reconstitution are disclosed. The suspensions contain a drug dispersed in an anhydrous vegetable oil vehicle containing a saccharide as the suspending agent. These suspensions in dosage unit form exhibit long term stabilities, extended shelf lives, and excellent taste characteristics.

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