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Method of treating gastroesophageal reflux

US5036057A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 21, 1989
Grant dateJul 30, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0056
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pharmaceutical composition comprising a local anaesthetic adapted to inhibit relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter and a carrier therefor comprising a material adapted to float on gastrointestinal fluids contained in the stomach whereby to be more proximate to the gastric mucosa below said sphincter, than said fluids.

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