Gelatin coated caplets and process for making same
US4820524A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 1987 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/2873
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel capsule-like medicament, method for producing such medicaments and apparatus are disclosed. The method provides a procedure for coating solid cores, such as caplets, with gelatinous coatings to produce a shiny, capsule-like medicament. Such medicaments are achieved by individually dipping and drying first one end, and then the other end, of each caplet to provide a coating which is smoother and easier to swallow than an uncoated caplet. The production of these capsule-like medicaments is readily facilitated by simple and inexpensive modifications which can be made to existing empty gelatin capsule making equipment.
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