Controlled release formulations of levodopa and uses thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8454998
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13367230

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The current invention provides a controlled release oral solid formulation of levodopa comprising levodopa, a decarboxylase inhibitor, and a carboxylic acid. Also provided by this invention is multiparticulate, controlled release oral solid formulations of levodopa comprising: i) a controlled release component comprising a mixture of levodopa, a decarboxylase inhibitor and a rate controlling excipient; ii) a carboxylic acid component; and iii) an immediate release component comprising a mixture of levodopa and a decarboxylase inhibitor.

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  • IMPAX LABORATORIES, INC.

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Alani, Laman Hillsborough, US 44 294
Hsu, Ann Los Altos Hills, US 24 347
Kou, Jim H San Jose, US 15 248

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