Orally distintegrating formulation and process for preparing the same
US7815935B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K47/36
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An orally disintegrating formulation and its preparation are provided. The orally disintegrating formulation comprises an effective amount of a pharmaceutically active ingredient and a matrix, wherein the matrix contains an amino acid and pullulan. The orally disintegrating formulation can disintegrate rapidly in oral cavity and be taken without aid of water; Moreover, the formulation has a low hygroscopicity, so that the requirements for storing or producing the formulation is decreased, and the storage life is elongated to facilitate the administration by a patient and the preparation of the protein and vaccine drugs.
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