Details for Patent: 6,875,445

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Summary for Patent: 6,875,445

Title:	Encapsulated calcium acetate caplet and a method for inhibiting gastrointestinal phosphorous absorption
Abstract:	A composition for inhibiting gastrointestinal absorption of phosphorous in an individual. The composition includes a quantity of calcium acetate sufficient to bind the phosphorous in the gastrointestinal tract of the individual. The calcium acetate has a bulk density of between 0.50 kg/L and 0.80 kg/L and is dimensioned to form a caplet for fitting within a capsule in a manner that optimizes the volume of the capsule. Also provided is a method for administering the calcium acetate composition of the present invention to an individual to reduce phosphorous absorption by binding with the phosphorous in their gastrointestinal tract.
Inventor(s):	Dennett, Jr.; Edmund V. (Milton, MA), Raleigh, Jr.; Robert M. (Pembroke, MA), Aronson; Bruce H. (Sharon, MA)
Assignee:	Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (Boca Raton, FL)
Application Number:	10/279,598
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases:	See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for patent 6,875,445
Patent Claim Types: see list of patent claims	Composition; Dosage form; Delivery; Device; Use;

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