Antitussive compositions
US6348470B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P11/14
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to the use of theobromine and/or its salts and/or its complexes optionally in admixture with other known active ingredients and inert solid or liquid carriers, additives and auxiliary agents for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition suitable for relieving cough syndrome. Further subject of the invention is a method of treatment of a human or animal subject being in condition where relieving of cough is desirable which comprise steps of administering in an effective amount theobromine and/or salts and/or its complexes optionally in admixture with other known active ingredients and suitable inert, solid or liquid carriers, additives and auxiliary agents.
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