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Novel drug delivery system

US4797288A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1985
Grant dateJan 10, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23V2002/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A drug delivery system comprising a core material comprising a drug, and a hydrophobic matrix coating the core. The coating delays hydration of the drug and masks the taste of the drug. The coating comprises an emulsifier, an edible fatty acid or wax and a glyceride. The delivery system can be incorporated into various food products, pharmaceutical preparations and proprietary products.

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