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Aerosol formulations for buccal and pulmonary application

US6312665A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1999
Grant dateNov 6, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/18
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A mixed micellar aerosol pharmaceutical formulation is provided. The formulation comprises a pharmaceutical agent, an alkali metal alkyl sulphate, at least three micelle-forming compounds, a phenol and a propellant. The propellant provides enchanced absorption of the pharmaceutical agent in the buccal region. A process of making and a method of administering the composition are also included.

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