GB Patent

GB2406517A — Controlled release micropellets of tetracyclines

Assigned to Accord UK Ltd · Expires 2005-04-06 · 21y expired

What this patent protects

The present invention concerns a controlled release dosage form comprising (I) a tetracycline, (II) an excipient selected from waxes, fats or glycerides or other esters of fatty acids with polyols and (III) a cellulose or acrylate polymer or polyvinyl - pyrrolidone; (II) is prese…

USPTO Abstract

The present invention concerns a controlled release dosage form comprising (I) a tetracycline, (II) an excipient selected from waxes, fats or glycerides or other esters of fatty acids with polyols and (III) a cellulose or acrylate polymer or polyvinyl - pyrrolidone; (II) is present in a range of 8.35% of (I) and (III) is present in the range of 20 - 100% of (I). Preferred is a capsule containing pellets of minocycline, glycerol monostearate, cellulose and polyvinyl pyrrolidone.

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
GB2406517A
Jurisdiction
GB
Classification
Expires
2005-04-06
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Accord UK Ltd
Source
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