EP0338861A2 — Antacid compositions with prolonged gastric residence time
Assigned to Walton SL · Expires 1989-10-25 · 37y expired
What this patent protects
Antacid powders, tablets etc. of prolonged gastric residence time have an internal phase of a solid antacid and excipient surrounded by a solid external phase containing a hydrophobic substance e.g. an ester of glycerol with palmitic or stearic acid, a hydroxylated polyalkene and…
USPTO Abstract
Antacid powders, tablets etc. of prolonged gastric residence time have an internal phase of a solid antacid and excipient surrounded by a solid external phase containing a hydrophobic substance e.g. an ester of glycerol with palmitic or stearic acid, a hydroxylated polyalkene and a non-ionic emulsifier.
Drugs covered by this patent
- Prilosec (omeprazole) · AstraZeneca (originally Astra AB)
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