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Semi-enteric drug delivery systems and methods for preparing same

US5167964A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1992
Grant dateDec 1, 1992
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2012

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention pertains to semi-enteric drug delivery systems which comprise (a) an inert core, (b) a first coating layer over the core comprising a medicament, and (c) a second coating layer over the first coating layer comprising a mixture of methacrylic acid copolymer, type C, and povidone present in a ratio by weight of from about 2:1 to about 24:1, respectively.

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