Method and formulation for increasing the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs
US5993858A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/1075
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A self-microemulsifying excipient formulation for increasing the bioavailability of a drug which includes an emulsion including an oil or other lipid material, a surfactant, and a hydrophilic co-surfactant. A method for making a drug delivery system for increasing the bioavailability of a drug by emulsifying at least one drug with a self-microemulsifying excipient comprising an oil or other lipid material, a surfactant, and a hydrophilic co-surfactant and drugs formulated thereby.
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