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Pharmaceutical dosage formulations of fenofibrate and their applications

US5827536A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 1996
Grant dateOct 27, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P9/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Soluble fenofibrate (Rec. INN) formulations exhibiting a significantly improved bioavailability after oral administration ("superbioavailability"), a process for their production and medicaments comprising these formulations. The said fenofibrate pharmaceutical dosage formulations essentially contain fenofibrate in solution in a solubilizing agent consisting of a non-ionic surfactant, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DGME).

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