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Oral pharmaceutical preparation containing erythromycin base

US5897877A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 1995
Grant dateApr 27, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/5042
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Basic pellets containing erythromycin base, to which a small amount of a slightly acid salt, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate and possibly an additive is added for improved release of the active substance in the intestinal tract, are provided with a coating that contains a polymer resistant to gastric juice, such as poly(methacrylic acid, -ethylacrylate), a separating agent, such as talc, and a softening agent, such as diethyl phthalate.

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