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Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Claims for Patent: 9,061,052


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Summary for Patent: 9,061,052
Title:Aqueous extract of tobacco leaves, its uses in the treatment of dependence
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an aqueous extract of tobacco leaves for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of dependence, in particular tobacco dependence, and to a sterile injection solution and a kit which can be used for the treatment of dependence, in particular of tobacco.
Inventor(s): Nicolas; Jean-Pierre (Ste Cecile les Vignes, FR)
Assignee: NFL BIOSCIENCE (Paris, FR)
Application Number:12/299,850
Patent Claims:1. A method for treating tobacco dependence in a subject in need thereof, wherein said method comprises subcutaneously injecting into the patient in need thereof a solution containing an effective amount of an aqueous extract of tobacco leaves and sterile water, wherein said aqueous extract of tobacco leaves has a dried matter content of 0.05 to 150 mg/ml, and wherein said aqueous extract of tobacco leaves is substantially nicotine-free.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein said aqueous extract is lyophilized.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein said aqueous extract has a dry matter content of 0.5 to 100 mg of dry extract of tobacco leaves per ml of sterile water.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein said aqueous extract has a dry matter content of 1 to 20 mg of dry extract of tobacco leaves per ml of sterile water.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein said method comprises a single injection of the solution to the patient.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein said method comprises at least two injections of the solution to the patient, wherein said at least to injections are performed at time intervals of 4 to 30 days.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein the at least two injections are performed at time intervals of 5 to 15 days.

8. The method of claim 6, wherein the at least two injections are performed at time intervals of 6 to 13 days.

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