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Mucoadhesive granules of carbomer suitable for oral administration of drugs

US6306789A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 1999
Grant dateOct 23, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P1/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Mucoadhesive granules comprising PA1 a) carbomer and/or a salt thereof; and PA1 b) an inert filler. The granules preferably further comprise a pharmaceutically active agent suitable for sustained release into the gastrointestinal tract or for targeted delivery to the gastrointestinal mucosa.

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