US4749722A
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Cough/cold mixtures comprising non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Assignee: Analgesic Associates
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Filing: 1987-02-19
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Granted: 1988-06-07
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Expires: 2007-02-19
Abstract
Abstract Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using same comprising a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in combination with at least one other active component selected from an antihistamine, decongestant, cough suppressant (antitussive) or expectorant are provided for the relief of cough, cold and cold-like symptoms.
Inventors
- 👤 Abraham Sunshine
- 👤 Eugene M. Laska
- 👤 Carole E. Siegel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K45/00; A61K45/06; A61K31/00; A61K31/185; A61K31/19; A61K31/33; A61K31/395; A61K31/435; A61K31/44; A61K31/445; A61K31/455; A61K31/47; A61K31/485; A61K31/54; A61K31/60; A61P; A61P11/00; A61P11/10; A61P11/14; A61P25/00; A61P25/02; A61P25/04; A61P29/00; A61P43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for the treatment of cough, cold, cold-like and/or flu symptoms in a mammalian organism in need of such treatment, comprising administering to such organism a sympton relieving, sympathomimetically, analgesically and anti-inflammatorily effective amount of (i) at least one of the fenamic acid NSAIDs, mefenamic acid, meclofenamate, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in combinatory immixture with (ii) at least one sympathomimetic decongestant or bronchodilator, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for the treatment of cough, cold, cold-like and/or flu symptoms in a mammalian organism in need of such treatment, comprising administering to such organism a sympton relieving, sympathomimetically, analgesically and anti-inflammatorily effective amount of (i) at least one of the fenamic acid NSAIDs, mefenamic acid, meclofenamate, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in combinatory immixture with (ii) at least one sympathomimetic decongestant or bronchodilator, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method for the treatment of cough, cold, cold-like and/or flu symptoms in a mammalian organism in need of such treatment, comprising administering to such organism the pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method for the treatment of cough, cold, cold-like and/or flu symptoms in a mammalian organism in need of such treatment, comprising administering to such organism the pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 2.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A pharmaceutical composition of matter for use in the treatment of cough, cold, cold-like and/or flu symptoms in a mammalian organism, said composition comprising a sympathomimetically, analgesically and anti-inflammatorily effective amount of (i) at least one of the fenamic acid NSAIDs, mefenamic acid, meclofenamate, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in combinatory immixture with (ii) at least one of the sympathomimetic amines, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
A pharmaceutical composition of matter for use in the treatment of cough, cold, cold-like and/or flu symptoms in a mammalian organism, said composition comprising a sympathomimetically, analgesically and anti-inflammatorily effective amount of (i) at least one of the fenamic acid NSAIDs, mefenamic acid, meclofenamate, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in combinatory immixture with (ii) at least one of the sympathomimetic amines, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 4, said NSAID (i) comprising mefenamic acid or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 4, said NSAID (i) comprising meclofenamate or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 4, comprising at least 125 mg of said NSAID (i).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 7, comprising from 125 mg to 250 mg of said NSAID (i).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 4, comprising (ii) from 60 mg to 120 mg of pseudoephedrine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 4, comprising (ii) from 25 mg to 50 mg of phenylpropanolamine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 4, comprising (ii) from 5 mg to 25 mg of phenylephrine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 4, further comprising (iii) a pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic carrier.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 4, in oral dosage form.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 13, said oral dosage form comprising a tablet.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 14, said oral dosage form comprising a capsule.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pharmaceutical composition as defined by claim 14, said oral dosage form comprising an elixir.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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