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Hard confections containing hydrogenated isomaltulose and medicinally active ingredient

US4971798A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1989
Grant dateNov 20, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2009

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

Abstract

Disclosed is a hard confection containing Palatinit (hydrogenated isomaltulose) and a medicinally active ingredient. Such a formulation has been found to dissolve more slowly than similar formulations based on sugar rendering them suitable for dispensing the active ingredient over an extended period of time.

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