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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2011
Applicants:
Shu-chen Chen, Santiago, CL;
Marianela Del Carmen Beltran Apablaza, Santiago, CL;
Inventors:
Shu-Chen Chen, Santiago, CL;
Marianela del Carmen Beltran Apablaza, Santiago, CL;
Assignee:
LABORATORIOS ANDROMACO S.A., Santiago, CL;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 6/08 (2006.01); A61K 47/32 (2006.01); A61K 31/5415 (2006.01); A61K 9/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 47/32 (2013.01); A61F 6/08 (2013.01); A61K 9/0036 (2013.01); A61K 31/5415 (2013.01);
Abstract
The invention relates to a sustained-release vaginal ring which includes meloxicam and an agent for modulating the release of the active principle, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone K-30, which releases the active principle over at least 90 days and which can be used as a continuous-use contraceptive in women. The vaginal ring preferably includes 5 wt % to 30 wt % of meloxicam, relation to total weight of the formulation.