Fast disintegrating tablet
US7067149B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P1/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention concerns an improved multiparticulate tablet disintegrating in the mouth in contact with saliva in less than 40 seconds. The invention is characterized in that it is based on particles of coated active principle, said particles having intrinsic compression properties and a mixture of carriers, the proportion of carrier mixture relative to coated active principle particles being 0.4 to 6 parts by weight, the carrier mixture comprising: a disintegrating agent; a diluting soluble agent with binding properties; a lubricant; a permeabilizing agent; and advantageously lubricants, sweeteners, flavoring and coloring agents, the proportion of disintegrating agent and soluble agent relative to the tablet mass being 1 to 15% by weight for the former and 30 to 90% by weight for the latter.
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