EP Patent

EP0698389A1 — Controlled release matrix for pharmaceuticals

Assigned to Euro Celtique SA · Expires 1996-02-28 · 30y expired

What this patent protects

The controlled release of therapeutically active agents is achieved from a controlled release matrix of sodium alginate and a calcium salt. When the composition is to be administered rectally, the matrix is combined with a therapeutically active agent and a suitable suppository b…

USPTO Abstract

The controlled release of therapeutically active agents is achieved from a controlled release matrix of sodium alginate and a calcium salt. When the composition is to be administered rectally, the matrix is combined with a therapeutically active agent and a suitable suppository base. When the composition is to be administered orally, the matrix further includes a higher aliphatic alcohol.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
EP0698389A1
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
—
Expires
1996-02-28
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Euro Celtique SA
Source
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