Method for reducing body weight
US6433015B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P3/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for reducing the body weight of overweight humans and domestic animals, such as dogs and cats, by administering creatine is provided. Creatine is administered at a daily dose of 0.15 mg-15 mg per kilogram of body weight by various methods, including oral administration, injection, infusion, and suppositories for rectal application. Also provided is the use of creatine for manufacturing a medicament containing creatine that can be administered by the process of the invention.
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