Microemulsions as solid dosage forms for oral administration
US6280770A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/143
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel pharmaceutical compositions which improve the rate and/or extent of absorption of drugs are disclosed. The novel pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention comprise drug-containing microemulsions adsorbed onto solid particles which may be further formulated into solid dosage forms. The compositions and dosage forms of the present invention improve the bioavailability of a wide range of drugs including drugs that are known or suspected of having poor bioavailability by the utilization of several different mechanisms.
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