EP Patent

EP0179583A1 — A system for enhancing the water dissolution rate and solubility of poorly soluble drugs

Assigned to Merck and Co Inc · Expires 1986-04-30 · 40y expired

What this patent protects

Novel anhydrous compositions comprise a poorly water-soluble drug and a surfactant having enhanced dissolution rate and solubility. The drug-surfactant ratio in the composition is such that dissolution and solubility of the drug are enhanced. The compositions disclosed herein are…

USPTO Abstract

Novel anhydrous compositions comprise a poorly water-soluble drug and a surfactant having enhanced dissolution rate and solubility. The drug-surfactant ratio in the composition is such that dissolution and solubility of the drug are enhanced. The compositions disclosed herein are useful in the treatment of patients (human and veterinary) as well as domestically and in agriculture.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
EP0179583A1
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
—
Expires
1986-04-30
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Merck and Co Inc
Source
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