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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2003
Filed:
Sep. 19, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
S. Indiran Pather, Plymouth, MN (US);
Joseph R. Robinson, Madison, WI (US);
Jonathan D. Eichman, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Rajendra K. Khankari, Maple Grove, MN (US);
John Hontz, Plymouth, MN (US);
Assignee:
Cima Labs Inc., Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 9/02 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 9/02 ;
Abstract
The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention comprise rectally and vaginally administerable dosage forms that contain effervescent agents as penetration enhancers for drugs. Effervescence occurs in the rectum or vagina, once the dosage form is administered or at a predetermined time following administration. The effervescent agents can be used alone or in combination with pH adjusting substance, which further promote dissolution and absorption of the active ingredient.