Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Particulate form
Reexamination Certificate
2008-11-26
2011-11-29
Wax, Robert A (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Particulate form
C514S370000, C514S570000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08067033
ABSTRACT:
Stable pharmaceutical compositions of famotidine and ibuprofen in a single unit dosage form are disclosed herein. The compositions comprise a famotidine core having a reduced or minimal surface area surrounded by a layer of ibuprofen. In some embodiments, the ibuprofen is in direct physical contact with the famotidine.
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Tidmarsh George
Xu Jerry
Foley & Lardner LLP
Horizon Pharma USA, Inc.
Wax Robert A
Worsham Jessica N.
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