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Disintegratable microspheres

US6086920A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 1998
Grant dateJul 11, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/1617
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Microspheres which disintegrate quickly in water are composed of bio-affecting agent(s), disintegrant(s) and spheronization aid(s). The microspheres, which may have taste-masking coatings, are useful in making comestible units, such as pharmaceutical dosage forms.

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