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Enteric film coating compositions, method of coating therewith, and coated forms

US5733575A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 1994
Grant dateMar 31, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/2866
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A non-toxic edible enteric film coating dry powder composition for use in making an aqueous enteric coating suspension which may be used in coating pharmaceutical tablets and the like comprises an enteric film forming polymer, a detackifier, a viscosity modifier, and an alkalizing/anti-coagulating agent. Advantageously, the inventive dry powder compositions may include a solid plasticizer, a lubricant, an anti-caking agent, a liquid plasticizer, and a pigment.

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