Microcrystalline cellulose/alginate wet granulation excipient/binder
US5985323A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/2054
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses an improved excipient composition for use as an excipient/binder for wet granulation of pharmaceuticals, a process for preparing the excipient composition, its use in granular pharmaceutical compositions, and compressed pharmaceutical tablets made from the granular pharmaceutical compositions. The excipient composition comprises a dried aqueous slurry of microcrystalline cellulose wetcake and a low viscosity alginate.
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