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Tablets and methods for modified release of hydrophilic and other active agents

US6419954B1 · kind B1 · utility

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53Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 19, 2000
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/209
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a tablet and methods for making the tablet comprising a gel-forming material and at least one particle comprising an active agent in contact with a coating material to modify release of the active agent.

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