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Immediate release composition resistant to abuse by intake of alcohol

US9005660B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2010
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/2095
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to immediate release pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration that are resistant to abuse by intake of alcohol. In particular, this disclosure provides immediate release pharmaceutical compositions comprising a polyglycol having a molecular weight of from about 900 to about 17,000 daltons, a drug substance, one or more effervescent agents, and, optionally, one or more disintegrants, such that the composition is formulated to be resistant to abuse by intake of alcohol.

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