Orodispersible tablets containing fexofenadine
US6723348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/1611
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention concerns orodispersible tablets, which are able to disintegrate in the buccal cavity upon contact with saliva by formation of an easy-to-swallow suspension, in less than 60 seconds, preferably in less than 40 seconds, containing fexofenadine in the form of coated granules, and a mixture of excipients comprising at least one disintegrating agent, a soluble diluent agent, a lubricant and optionally a swelling agent, a permeabilizing agent, sweeteners, flavoring agents and colors; the process for obtaining such orodispersible tablets and the coated granules incorporated therein and the use of said orodispersible tablets in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
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