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Patents Assigned to Sigma-Tau Industrie Faramceutiche Riunite S.p.A.

Acetyl L-carnitine for the preparation of a medicament for the prevention of painful peripheral neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes

Patent number: 8952059

Abstract: Acetyl L-carnitine, or of one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, is useful for the prevention of painful peripheral neuropathy in patients suffering from type 2 diabetes, in which symptoms are pain, paraesthesia or hyperaesthesia. The acetyl L-carnitine is administered orally at a dose of at least 3 grams/day.

Type: Grant

Filed: September 27, 2013

Date of Patent: February 10, 2015

Assignee: Sigma-Tau Industrie Faramceutiche Riunite S.p.A.

Inventors: Antonino Amato, Menotti Calvani