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Method for producing sustained release formulation

US4849141A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 1986
Grant dateJul 18, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/2018
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for preparing a sustained release formulation utilizing collagen and/or gelatin as a carrier, which comprises the steps: PA0 (i) preparing a uniform and high concentrated mixture with respect to the collagen and/or gelatin by blending an active ingredient, said collagen and/or gelatin, and water or an admixture consisting of water and a hydrophilic organic solvent under one of the conditions selected from: PA1 (A) the pH of the mixture is kept below 5 and the salt concentration of the mixture is retained below fiber-forming concentration; PA1 (B) chemically modified collagen and/or gelatin is employed; and PA1 (C) glucose is added to the mixture; PA0 (ii) molding the resultant mixture; and PA0 (iii) gradually eliminating the solvent from the molded product.

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