Stabilized composition of levothyroxine sodium medication and method for its production
US5635209A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/198
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention discloses a medication which requires the combination of levothyroxine sodium and potassium iodide, with the potassium iodide acting as a stabilizing excipient, the presence of which results in a more stable levothyroxine sodium medication and provides for longer shelf life of the medication. A method for manufacturing the disclosed medication is also provided.
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