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Orally distintegrating formulation and process for preparing the same

US7815935B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2005
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2026

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  • 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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