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Pharmaceutical formulation containing dye

US7214385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2004
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/5078
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions for preventing abuse of dosage forms comprising an opioid analgesic and an aversive agent (e.g., a dye) in an effective amount to deter an abuser from administering a tampered form of the dosage form intravenously, intranasally, and/or orally are revealed.

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