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Chlorofluorocarbon-free mometasone furoate aerosol formulations

US6068832A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 1997
Grant dateMay 30, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/58
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to suspension aerosol formulations which exhibit stable particle sizes, containing mometasone furoate, about 1 to about 10 weight percent ethanol and 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane as the propellant. A surfactant, such as oleic acid, can also be included. These formulations are suitable for use in metered dose inhalers.

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