Enteric film coating compositions, method of coating therewith, and coated forms
US6039976A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2017 |
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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