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Generally linear effervescent oral fentanyl dosage form and methods of administering

US7862832B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CIMA LABS INC. · US

Inventors

Derek V. Moe · Mound, US
Vikas Agarwal · Plymouth, US
Walid Habib · Maple Grove, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 30, 2004
Grant date	Jan 4, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 4, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K9/205
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Fentanyl containing dosage forms and methods using same are described. These dosage forms include substantially less fentanyl by weight than know oral formulation and have advantages in terms of cost and side effects. These dosage forms are intended for oral administration of fentanyl across the oral mucosa.

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