EP Patent

EP0045655A2 — Solubilization of ivermectin in water

Assigned to Merck and Co Inc · Expires 1982-02-10 · 44y expired

What this patent protects

lvermectin, an antiparasitic agent which is insoluble and unstable in water, is solubilized by the formation of colloidal particles, called micelles, with surface-active agents as solubilizers and stabilized by using water-miscible organic cosolvents and/or appropriate substrates…

USPTO Abstract

lvermectin, an antiparasitic agent which is insoluble and unstable in water, is solubilized by the formation of colloidal particles, called micelles, with surface-active agents as solubilizers and stabilized by using water-miscible organic cosolvents and/or appropriate substrates in the aqueous formulation. The liquid formulations are suitable for use as parenteral or oral administration for the treatment of parasitic infections.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
EP0045655A2
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
—
Expires
1982-02-10
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Merck and Co Inc
Source
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