Method and device for producing different solid dosage forms

US6669883B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Abbott Laboratories · US

Inventors

• Jörg Rosenberg · Ellerstadt, DE
• Werner Maier · Schifferstadt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 2, 2001
• Grant date: Dec 30, 2003
• Expiry date: Jul 2, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61J2200/20
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a process and an apparatus for producing solid dosage forms by molding plastic active ingredient-containing mixtures with use of a continuously operating molding tool with two parts which cooperate to mold the plastic mixture, with at least one part having a plurality of depressions to receive and mold the plastic mixture, wherein one part has at least two groups, which differ in volume and/or shape, of depressions. Dosage forms which differ in shape or size are obtained in one step.