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Tamper evident pharmaceutical dosage form

US5624681A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateApr 26, 1995
Grant dateApr 29, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/4883
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A dosage form for pharmaceuticals, nutrient supplements and food products which is nontoxic and suitable for introduction into mammalian bodies comprising soft elastic gelatin capsule containing a colorless clear liquid carrier and an active ingredient. The capsule is rendered particularly tamper evident by color neutralizing its inherent amber/yellow color with edible dyes and pigments.

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