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Effervescent composition and its production

US5824339A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 1996
Grant dateOct 20, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0007
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An effervescent composition comprising a core-shell powder consisting of a fine granular core spray-coated with a liquid mixture containing a water-soluble polymer such as hydroxypropylcellulose or hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and at least one physiologically active substance, especially an acid-sensitive drugs, and enteric coating film, an effervescing component and an auxiliary effervescing agent which provides for controlled release of the physiologically active substance and in useful for preparing uniform solution or suspension having a refreshing sensation on ingestion.

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