Gelatin coated caplets and process for making same
US4966771A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/2873
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A capsule-like medicament, method for producing such medicaments and apparatus. 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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