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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 1999
Filed:
Jul. 25, 1996
Harold Eugene Huber, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Mary Katherine Ryan, Mainville, OH (US);
Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
This invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions and methods for their preparation containing conjugated estrogens for the treatment of peri-menopausal, menopausal and post-menopausal disorders in women. The novel pharmaceutical compositions comprise a carrier base material and conjugated estrogens formed into a solid unit dosage form possessing a regular incremental release of the medicament upon oral administration. Further, the invention comprises the combination of conjugated estrogens with progestogens in a solid, shaped dosage unit. Specifically, the invention comprises the use of an organic excipient such as high molecular weight hydroxyalkyl alkylcelluloses. The use of an organic excipient such as hydroxypropylmethylcellulose in a stable, solid dosage formulation containing either conjugated estrogens alone or in combination with a progestogen is described.