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Controlled release naproxen sodium plus naproxen combination tablet

US5609884A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 31, 1992
Grant dateMar 11, 1997
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P29/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to controlled release dosage forms composed of a naproxen layer which contains a delayed release granulate of naproxen compressed with an immediate release granulate of naproxen and an immediate release naproxen sodium layer compressed with the naproxen layer, designed to promptly exert a therapeutic effect while also maintaining the therapeutic blood concentration for a prolonged duration of 24 hours.

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