Patent · US Expired

Osmotic device with wall comprising cellulose ether and permeability enhancer

US4519801A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 12, 1982
Grant dateMay 28, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0004
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An osmotic delivery system is disclosed for dispensing a useful agent. The system comprises a semipermeable wall surrounding a compartment housing the agent. The wall comprises a cellulose ether, an organic solvent soluble polymer, and optionally an aqueous soluble polymer. A passageway in the wall connects the interior of the system with the exterior for dispensing an agent from the system.

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