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Sustained release dosage form based on highly plasticized cellulose ether gels

US4695464A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 1984
Grant dateSep 22, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/38
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A transdermal pharmaceutical dosage form comprises PA1 (1) a gel matrix comprising a water-soluble cellulose ether homogeneously dispersed in a major amount of the weight of said gel matrix of a plasticizer for said cellulose ether, said gel matrix having dispersed therein a pharmaceutically active agent; PA1 (2) a non-porous covering and PA1 (3) means for adhering the dosage to the skin of a human or animal patient.

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