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Controlled-release floating pharmaceutical compositions

US10092511B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims

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Assignee

Flamel Ireland Limited · IE

Inventors

Catherine Castan · Orliénas, FR
Philippe Caisse · Genas, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 1, 2016
Grant date	Oct 9, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 1, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K31/403
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a plurality of controlled-release coated microparticles each comprising a floating core, on the surface of which is deposited a layer containing at least one active principle, said layer being covered with a controlled-release coating, characterized by the fact that said floating core is composed of cellulose acetate phthalate and has an apparent density of less than or equal to 0.6 g/mL and said coated microparticles have a density of less than or equal to 0.7 g/mL.

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