UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the month of November 2004
Commission File Number: 001-31368
SANOFI-AVENTIS
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
174, avenue de France, 75013 Paris, FRANCE
(Address of principal executive offices)
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1934.
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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________
On November 4, Sanofi-Aventis (formerly known as Sanofi-Synthelabo)
issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing Eurpoean
Union approval for Taxotere(R) (docetaxel) in the treatment of prostate cancer.
Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated herein by reference.
On November 5, Sanofi-Aventis issued the press release attached hereto
as Exhibit 99.2, announcing United States Food and Drug Administration approval
for Eloxatin(R) (oxaliplatin for injection) in the adjuvant (postsurgical)
treatment of colon cancer. Exhibit 99.2 is incorporated herein by reference.
EXHIBIT LIST
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated November 4, 2004, issued by Sanofi-Aventis
announcing Eurpoean Union approval for Taxotere(R) (docetaxel)
in the treatment of prostate cancer.
Exhibit 99.2 Press Release, dated November 5, 2004, issued by Sanofi-Aventis
announcing United States Food and Drug Administration approval
for Eloxatin(R) (oxaliplatin for injection) in the adjuvant
(postsurgical) treatment of colon cancer.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 5, 2004 SANOFI-AVENTIS
By: /s/ Jean-Claude Leroy
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Name: Jean-Claude Leroy
Title: Senior Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated November 4, 2004, issued by Sanofi-Aventis
announcing Eurpoean Union approval for Taxotere(R) (docetaxel)
in the treatment of prostate cancer.
Exhibit 99.2 Press Release, dated November 5, 2004, issued by Sanofi-Aventis
announcing United States Food and Drug Administration approval
for Eloxatin(R) (oxaliplatin for injection) in the adjuvant
(postsurgical) treatment of colon cancer.