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Pharmaceutical matrix pellets, tablets and composition for the preparation thereof

US6132769A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 1996
Grant dateOct 17, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2016

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to pharmaceutical matrix pellet formulations providing an adequate drug release profile. The matrix of said pellets is formed from: PA1 (a) a hydrophilic compound selected among the group consisting of starch, a starch derivative and mixture thereof, and PA1 (b) a hydrophobic compound selected among the group consisting of wax, micro-crystalline wax and mixture thereof.

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