Combined administration of benzonatate and guaifenesin
AssigneeVictory Pharma, Inc.
InventorsThomas Heck, Michael Cvijanovich
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Abstract
Pharmaceutical compositions are provided containing a combination of benzonatate and guaifenesin, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Methods of using compositions comprising benzonatate and guaifenesin, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, provide relief from cough, pulmonary congestion or both. The compositions and methods provide relief to opiate-sensitive individuals, in particular, as well as to infants and other pediatric patients.
Claims56
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective combination of benzonatate and guaifenesin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
A method of treating a cough, congestion or both, comprising administering to a patient suffering from a cough a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising benzonatate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and guaifenesin.
A method of treating congestion of the lung, comprising co-administering to a patient a therapeutically effective amount of benzonatate and guaifenesin, wherein the therapeutically effective amount of benzonatate and guaifenesin comprises a first discrete dosage unit comprising benzonatate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a second discrete dosage unit comprising guaifenesin.
A kit comprising:
- (a) a dosage unit comprising benzonatate;
- (b) a dosage unit comprising guaifenesin;
- and optionally
- (c) instructions for the use of the combination of benzonatate and guaifenesin for the treatment of coughing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.