Homogeneous, thermoreversible gel film containing kappa-2 carrageenan and soft capsules made therefrom
US7807194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0056
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel film comprising a film forming amount of kappa-2 carrageenan, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and processes for the preparation thereof. The present invention is also directed to soft capsules and solid forms containing the gel film, as well as processes for the preparation thereof.
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