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Albuterol inhalation solution, system, kit and method for relieving symptoms of pediatric asthma

US6702997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2001
Grant dateMar 9, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P11/08
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an albuterol inhalation solution, system, kit and method for relieving bronchospasm in children suffering from asthma. In one alternative embodiment, the solution of the present invention is a sterile, premixed, premeasured single unit dose of albuterol for asthmatic patients 2 to 12 years of age. The present solution may be free of anti-microbial preservatives, such as benzalkonium chloride. In another alternative embodiment, the solution of the present invention comprises about 0.63 mg or about 1.25 mg albuterol.

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