Patents Assigned to Warner Chilcott Laboratories Ireland Limited
  • Dual iron containing nutritional supplement
    Patent number: 6521247
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional supplement which comprises two different iron compounds, namely a rapidly dissolving iron compound and a slowly dissolving iron compound. The tablet is particularly contemplated for administration to women as a prenatal supplement, during pregnancy, and during lactation. Methods of alleviating iron deficiency and diseases and disorders associated therewith are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Warner Chilcott Laboratories Ireland Limited
    Inventor: Tina deVries
  • Orally dissolvable nutritional supplement
    Patent number: 6495177
    Abstract: The present invention provides an orally administrable nutritional supplement which is highly palatable, such as a chewable prenatal vitamin/mineral supplement. The supplement is preferably made in the form of a tablet that, upon chewing, dissolves rapidly in the mouth. The tablet is particularly suitable for administration of vitamins and minerals to women during pregnancy. The invention also includes methods of making and using such supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Warner Chilcott Laboratories Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Tina deVries, William Valentine, William K. Valentine