Patents Assigned to Panion & BF Biotech Inc.
  • Ferric organic compounds, uses thereof and methods of making same
    Patent number: 7767851
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel form of ferric organic compounds, including a form of ferric citrate, which are soluble over a wider range of pH, and which have a large active surface area. The ferric organic compounds of the present invention can be delivered effectively by oral route with better delivery to treat patients suffering from hyperphosphatemia, metabolic acidosis and other disorders responsive to ferric organic compound therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Panion & BF Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. K. Kwok, Nikolay Mintchev Stoynov
  • Sustained release formulation for sparingly soluble main drugs
    Publication number: 20050260263
    Abstract: A sustained release, solid pharmaceutical preparation for oral use in a daily dosage regimen is provided, which comprises at least one sparingly soluble main drug, such as an erythromycin derivative. The pharmaceutical preparation comprises the main drug(s), a water-soluble alginate salt and an organic carboxylic acid. In particular, a controlled release tablets of clarithromycin is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: Panion & BF Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: Yih Hsiao, Te Liu, Ming Lin, Ling Hsiao, Chung-Ming Chiang
  • Pharmaceutical-grade ferric citrate
    Patent number: 6903235
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical-grade ferric citrate. Pharmaceutical-grade ferric citrate contains a definite composition and a definite hydrate. The present invention also relates to a method using a solid—solid reaction to produce pharmaceutical-grade ferric citrate. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of pharmaceutical-grade ferric citrate and a food comprising pharmaceutical-grade ferric citrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Panion & BF Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: Yih-Ming Hsiao, Hsueh-Hung Chiu, Hsiu-Ching Wang, Yu-Chen Chang