Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Tablets – lozenges – or pills
Reexamination Certificate
2002-10-25
2008-10-21
Sheikh, Humera N (Department: 1618)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Tablets, lozenges, or pills
C424S464000, C424S472000, C424S489000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07438927
ABSTRACT:
A method of treatment for epilepsy and other disease states is described, which comprises the delivery of gabapentin in a gastric retained dosage form.
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Berner Bret
Gusler Gloria M.
Hou Sui Yuen Eddie
Depomed Inc.
King & Spalding LLP
Mohr Judy M
Sheikh Humera N
Simboli Paul B.
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