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IGC receives U.S. patent (#11,351,152) for CBD-based seizure disorder treatment
IGC Pharma, Inc.
- Patent covers compositions combining CBD with other compounds to treat seizure disorders and epilepsy in humans and animals.
- Aims to reduce side effects of hydantoin anticonvulsants like phenobarbital by lowering dosing.
- Company plans to pursue veterinarian pathway with observational studies and clinical trials for dogs and cats.
- Approximately 50 million people worldwide affected by epilepsy; ~3.8 million dogs in U.S. suffer from seizures.