Pharmaceutical-grade ferric organic compounds, uses thereof and method of making same
US8299298B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C59/265
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses pharmaceutical-grade ferric organic compounds, including ferric citrate, which are soluble over a wider range of pH, and which have a large active surface area. A manufacturing and quality control process for making a pharmaceutical-grade ferric citrate that consistently complies with the established Manufacture Release Specification is also disclosed. The pharmaceutical-grade ferric organic compounds are suitable for treating disorders characterized by elevated serum phosphate levels.
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