Acetaminophen compositions
US7029698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/4866
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention herein provides for an oral pharmaceutical composition adapted for use in capsular dosage forms comprising acetaminophen and a lactate salt alone or in combination with an acetate salt. Compositions of the invention exhibit improved solubility characteristics of the active ingredient per given fill volume, thereby permitting the use of smaller capsule sizes to deliver a given effective dose of the active ingredient. Compositions of the invention also exhibit improved clarity per concentration of active ingredient. The invention also provides for a capsular dosage form containing the composition.
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