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Flouxetine pharmaceutical formulations

US5747068A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 1995
Grant dateMay 5, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/2027
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Pharmaceutical formulations of fluoxetine or an acid addition salt thereof, suitable for manufacturing dispersible tablets by direct compression and comprising, in addition to the active ingredient, the appropriate excipients and coadjuvants, selected from among disintegrants, diluents, lubricants, anti-adherents, sweeteners, flavorings and, optionally, colorants. Said formulations are suitable for manufacturing dispersible tablets which disintegrate in less than three minutes in water at 19.degree. C.-21.degree. C., and are appropriate for treatment of depression.

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