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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 23, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 16, 2001
Sikander Randhava, Evanston, IL (US);
Surjit Randhava, Evanston, IL (US);
Sarabjit Randhava, Evanston, IL (US);
Unitel Technologies, Inc., Mt. Prospect, IL (US);
Abstract
This invention relates to a composition for use in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia including a saw palmetto extract provided in an oral controlled release formulation which allows release of active ingredients in the intestinal tract and which allows the maintenance of therapeutic levels of active agents in the bloodstream for prolonged periods of time. This invention also relates to a composition for improving the efficacy of a saw palmetto extract, a method of treating benign prostatic hypertrophy, and a method of improving the efficacy of a saw palmetto extract treatment.