Osmotic dosage form composed of an extruded polymer tube form
US6491683B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0004
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dosage form manufactured from an extruded polymer tube and method for manufacturing the dosage form are disclosed. The dosage form is preferably an osmotic dosage form and includes a therapeutic agent and an expandable composition contained within the lumen of the extruded polymer tube.
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