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Aerosol formulation containing beclomethasone dipropionate and 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoro-n-propane as propellant

US6013245A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 1998
Grant dateJan 11, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/573
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical aerosol formulation which comprises particulate anhydrous beclomethasone dipropionate together with 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoro-n-propane as propellant, which formulation is free of surfactant. The formulation may also contain salbutamol and includes a canister suitable for delivery and a method of treating respiratory disorders administering the formulation by inhilation.

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