Pharmaceutical formulation of cefixime for enhanced bioavailability

US9149482B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9149482-B2
Application numberUS-57998804-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 10, 2004
Priority dateMay 10, 2004
Publication dateOct 6, 2015
Grant dateOct 6, 2015

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A chewable tablet comprising Cefixime having a mean particle size between 20μ and 120μ wherein the said composition demonstrates bioequivalence to a suspension of Cefixime trihydrate. The process of preparation of the chewable tablet comprises the steps of optionally micronizing Cefixime such that the mean particle size of the Cefixime particles is between 20μ and 120μ, blending with other excipients, roll compaction, milling to form granules, blending to form a secondary blend and compression of the secondary blend to form tablets.

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The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 1. A chewable tablet comprising granules embedded in a matrix of excipients, wherein the granules consist of Cefixime having a mean particle size between 20μ and 120μ, mannitol, and magnesium stearate, and the matrix of excipients comprising hydroxypropyl cellulose, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, and one or more fruit flavoring agents, wherein the chewable tablet co…

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What does patent US9149482B2 cover?
A chewable tablet comprising Cefixime having a mean particle size between 20μ and 120μ wherein the said composition demonstrates bioequivalence to a suspension of Cefixime trihydrate. The process of preparation of the chewable tablet comprises the steps of optionally micronizing Cefixime such that the mean particle size of the Cefixime particles is between 20μ and 120μ, blending with other exci…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Wagh Sanjay, Aga Hidaytulla, Avachat Makarand, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K31/546. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Oct 06 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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