EP Patent

EP1708685A2 — Effervescent oral opiate dosage forms and methods of administering opiates

Assigned to Cima Labs Inc · Expires 2006-10-11 · 20y expired

What this patent protects

Opiate containing dosage forms and methods using same are described. These dosage forms include substantially less opiates by weight than known oral formulations. These dosage forms are intended for oral administration across the oral mucosa.

USPTO Abstract

Opiate containing dosage forms and methods using same are described. These dosage forms include substantially less opiates by weight than known oral formulations. These dosage forms are intended for oral administration across the oral mucosa.

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
EP1708685A2
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
Expires
2006-10-11
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Cima Labs Inc
Source
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