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Last Updated: April 24, 2024

Details for Patent: 4,465,660


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Summary for Patent: 4,465,660
Title: Sustained release tablet containing at least 95 percent theophylline
Abstract:Non-disintegrating theophylline tablets having a pair of opposing substantially planar surfaces and a very thin cross-section have a high bioavailability on ingestion and a relatively steady release rate permitting a 12 hr. dosing interval for maintenance of non-toxic therapeutic blood theophylline concentrations. Excipients or tableting aids are not required, but trace amounts of a tableting lubricant are preferably included to facilitate continuous large scale production.
Inventor(s): David; Stephen T. (Evansville, IN), Brooke; Dana (Evansville, IN), Gallian; Claude E. (Evansville, IN)
Assignee: Mead Johnson & Company (Evansville, IN)
Application Number:06/451,891
Patent Claim Types:
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Formulation; Dosage form; Composition;

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