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Floating sustained release therapeutic compositions

US4814179A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 1987
Grant dateMar 21, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/205
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Non-compressed sustained release tablets which will float on gastric fluid are described. The tablets comprise a hydrocolloid gelling agent, a therapeutically acceptable inert oil, the selected therapeutic agent and water.

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