Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Capsules
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-14
2006-03-14
Page, Thurman K. (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Capsules
C424S461000, C424S462000, C424S463000, C424S464000, C424S465000, C424S474000, C424S480000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07011847
ABSTRACT:
Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the composition are provided. The pharmaceutical composition comprises an inert core surrounded by an active coating containing one or more bisphosphonic acids or salts thereof, a seal coating surrounding the active coating and an enteric coating surrounding the seal coating. Alendronic acid and alendronate sodium trihydrate are the preferred active ingredients. The composition may be provided in the form of pellets in a capsule or Peltabs. The invention further provides methods for the treatment of disorders caused by the abnormal dissolution or deposition of calcium salts using the inventive compositions.
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Lulla Amar
Malhotra Geena
Haddaway Keith G.
Hawes Pili A.
Page Thurman K.
Petruzzelli Julie A.
U & I Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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