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Enteric coating for pharmaceutical dosage forms

US4462839A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 1983
Grant dateJul 31, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/2866
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The application discloses a process for making a polymeric powder which is readily dispersible in water to provide a composition useful for forming an enteric coating on pharmaceutical dosage forms and also a process for using the powder for its intended purpose.

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