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Dosage forms comprising polymers comprising different molecular weights

US5208037A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 1991
Grant dateMay 4, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0004
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A dosage form is disclosed comprising a wall surrounding a compartment, which comprises a first composition comprising a carboxymethylcellulose and a second composition comprising a higher molecular weigh carboxymethylcellulose. The first composition comprises a dosage amount of drug that delivers from the dosage form at a controlled rate over time.

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