Patents by Inventor Mahendra G. Pankhania

Mahendra G. Pankhania has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Therapeutic agents
    Patent number: 5415871
    Abstract: A sustained release pharmaceutical formulation comprising xanthan gum, a pharmaceutically active ingredient for example, ibuprofen or flurbiprofen, and other optional excipients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: The Boots Company PLC
    Inventors: Mahendra G. Pankhania, Colin D. Melia, John F. Lampard
  • Therapeutic agents
    Patent number: 4839176
    Abstract: A solid storage stable composition comprising ibuprofen or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and codeine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof together with a sufficient amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable insoluble salt of carboxymethylcellulose to prevent discoloration of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: Boots Company PLC
    Inventors: Mahendra G. Pankhania, Michael C. Meyer
  • Therapeutic agents
    Patent number: 4831058
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising a mixture of ibuprofen or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and aluminium hydroxide, the amount of aluminium hydroxide being sufficient to mask the bitter taste of the ibuprofen, or the salt thereof which would be evident in the absence of aluminium hydroxide.The ratio of aluminium hydroxide (expressed as equivalent aluminium oxide) to ibuprofen may be in the range 1:50 to 5:1 parts by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: Boots Company PLC
    Inventors: Mahendra G. Pankhania, Colin J. Lewis