Pressurized container having an aerosolized pharmaceutical composition
US6315984A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/28
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pressurized container with an aerosol pharmaceutical formulation, and a process for making the formulation, are provided. The formulation comprises a pharmaceutical agent, a phenol, glycerin or polyglycerin, and an additional ingredient such as an alkali metal alkyl sulfate, polidocanol alkyl ether or the like. The formulation is placed in the pressurized container, which is then charged with a propellant. A method of treating a medical condition, by spraying the formulation into the mouth or lungs, is also provided.
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