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Prolonged release microcapsules

US4917893A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1987
Grant dateApr 17, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2989
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A microcapsule produced by preparing a water-in-oil emulsion comprising an inner aqueous layer containing said water-soluble drug and a drug retaining substance therefor and an oil layer containing a polymer substance, then thickening or solidifying said inner aqueous layer to a viscosity of not lower than about 5000 centiposes and finally subjecting the resulting emulsion to in water drying gives prolonged release of water-soluble drug.

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