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Medicaments for treating respiratory disorders

US5688782A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1995
Grant dateNov 18, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P11/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to aerosol formulations of use for the administration of medicaments by inhalation, in particular a pharmaceutical aerosol formulation which comprises: (a) beclomethasone dipropionate monohydrate, the particle size of substantially all the monohydrate being less than 20 microns; (b) at least 0.015% by weight of the formulation of water in addition to the water of crystallization associated with the monohydrate; and (c) a fluorocarbon or hydrogen-containing chlorofluorocarbon propellant. A method of treating respiratory disorders which comprises administration by inhalation of an effective amount of a pharmaceutical aerosol formulation as defined is also described.

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