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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Robert A. Kay, LaMirada, CA (US);
Larry K. Thomas, Irvine, CA (US);
Beuford A. Bogue, Carson, CA (US);
Assignee:
Leiner Health Services Corp., Carson, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 3/170 ; C07H 5/04 ; C07H 5/06 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 3/170 ; C07H 5/04 ; C07H 5/06 ;
Abstract
Compositions and methods of treatment for conditions in humans and animals which have an inflammatory component, are disclosed. The composition comprises a glucosamine component dispersed in a controlled-release matrix system capable of releasing the glucosamine over a designated time period. In another aspect, the invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of arthritis in humans and animals without adversely effecting glucose regulation.