Methods and formulations for modulating the human sexual response
Patent 5731339 Issued on March 24, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: April 28, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
Improved methods for modulating the human sexual response by orally administering a rapidly dissolving tablet comprising phentolamine mesylate or phentolamine hydrochloride is disclosed.
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