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Enteric coating for pharmaceutical dosage forms

US4518433A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 1982
Grant dateMay 21, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2301/14
  • 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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