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Effervescent oral fentanyl dosage form and methods of administering fentanyl

US8119158B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28Claims

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Assignee

Cephalon LLC · US

Inventors

Derek V. Moe · Mound, US
Vikas Agarwal · Plymouth, US
Walib Habib · Crystal, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 29, 2010
Grant date	Feb 21, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 29, 2030

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 known oral formulation and have advantages in terms of reduced cost and reduced side effects. These dosage forms are intended for oral administration of fentanyl across the oral mucosa.

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