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Last Updated: December 22, 2024

Claims for Patent: 5,854,267


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Summary for Patent: 5,854,267
Title: Method for preventing heartburn
Abstract:A method for preventing heartburn episodes in a patient susceptible to suffering heartburn episodes following ingestion of heartburn-inducing food or beverage, comprising administering to the patient, 30 minutes prior to consumption by the patient of the food or beverage, a composition comprising an amount of famotidine of 10 mg.
Inventor(s): Berlin; Roger (Haverford, PA), Gates; Thomas N. (Bonita Springs, FL), Simon; Thomas (Berwyn, PA)
Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ) Mc Neil-PPC, Inc. (Skillman, NJ)
Application Number:08/459,182
Patent Claims: 1. A method for preventing heartburn episodes in a patient susceptible to suffering heartburn episodes following ingestion of heartburn-inducing food or beverage, comprising administering to the patient, 30 minutes prior to consumption by the patient of the food or beverage, a composition comprising an amount of famotidine of 10 mg.

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