Compositions containing fixed combinations
AssigneeWarner-Lambert Company
InventorsRoger M. Boissonneault, Henry A. Miller, Jr.
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
Continuous administration of compositions containing a fixed quantity of synthetic estrogen in combination with a synthetic progestogenic agent are useful to relieve menopausal symptoms, to prevent osteoporosis and for other hormone-replacement treatments. Also described is an improved manufacturing process for such compositions especially for low tablet dosage forms.
Claims6
A method for treating menopausal symptoms associated with hormone deficiency in a postmenopausal female host comprising continuous, daily administration to said host of a fixed combination in the form of a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising:
- (a) about 1-20 mcg ethinyl estradiol, and
- (b) about 0.1-1.0 mg norethindrone acetate, wherein the ratio of norethindrone acetate to ethinyl estradiol is about 50:1 to about 200:1.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.