Pharmaceutical formulations
US7025992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/209
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations for use in the administration of lipophilic medicaments via mucosal surfaces. In particular the invention provides pharmaceutical formulations for use in administration of a lipophilic medicament via a mucosal surface which upon hydration form an emulsion containing the lipophilic medicament which is capable of adhering to a mucosal surface and allowing controlled release of the medicament. The invention further provides pharmaceutical formulations which contain, as active ingredients, specific combinations of cannabinoids in pre-defined ratios.
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