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Osmotic dosage form composed of an extruded polymer tube form

US6491683B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2000
Grant dateDec 10, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 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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