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Details for Patent: 7,981,938
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Summary for Patent: 7,981,938
Title: | Colchicine compositions and methods |
Abstract: | Stable ultrapure colchicine compositions comprising ultrapure colchicine and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient are described. The compositions can be tablets. Methods for preparing such compositions and methods of use are also disclosed. Methods of treating gout flares with colchicine compositions are also disclosed. |
Inventor(s): | Davis; Matthew W. (Erwinna, PA) |
Assignee: | Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc. (Philadelphia, PA) |
Application Number: | 12/687,406 |
Patent Claim Types: see list of patent claims | Use; |
Drugs Protected by US Patent 7,981,938
Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | TE | Type | RLD | RS | Patent No. | Patent Expiration | Product | Substance | Delist Req. | Patented / Exclusive Use | Patent Submitted |
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Takeda Pharms Usa | COLCRYS | colchicine | TABLET;ORAL | 022352-001 | Jul 29, 2009 | RX | Yes | Yes | ➤ Sign Up | ➤ Sign Up | A METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF GOUT FLARES DURING PROPHYLAXIS | ➤ Sign Up | ||||
Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | TE | Type | RLD | RS | Patent No. | Patent Expiration | Product | Substance | Delist Req. | Patented / Exclusive Use | Patent Submitted |
Non-Orange Book US Patents Family Members for Patent 7,981,938
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Patent No. | Title | Estimated Patent Expiration |
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8,415,396 | Colchine compositions and methods | ➤ Sign Up |
7,964,647 | Colchicine compositions and methods | ➤ Sign Up |
8,415,395 | Colchicine compositions and methods | ➤ Sign Up |
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