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Research Article

Comparison of a novel fast-dissolving acetaminophen tablet formulation (FD-APAP) and standard acetaminophen tablets using gamma scintigraphy and pharmacokinetic studies

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Pages 747-753 | Received 15 Jun 2010, Accepted 03 Nov 2010, Published online: 19 Jan 2011

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