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Delayed release coated tablet of bupropion hydrochloride

US6143327A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 13, 1999
Grant dateNov 7, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/2886
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a delayed release coated tablet, free of stabilizer and free of pore-forming agent comprising: (i) a core consisting essentially of bupropion hydrochloride, a binder and a lubricant; and (ii) a first coating consisting essentially of a water-insoluble, water-permeable film-forming polymer, a plasticizer and a water-soluble polymer; and (iii) a second coating consisting essentially of a methacrylic polymer and a plasticizer therefor.

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