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Time-controlled explosion systems and processes for preparing the same

US4871549A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 1986
Grant dateOct 3, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/5078
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a Time-Controlled Explosion System in which drug release is caused by explosion of a membrane after a definite time period, said System comprising a preparation in the form of a bead or granule, said preparation comprising a core, a drug, swelling agent and an outer membrane of water-insoluble coating material.

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