Aqueous film coating composition containing sodium alginate and preparation thereof
US8123849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/286
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A coating composition comprising sodium alginate and plasticizer, optionally detackifying agents, opacifers and colorants. The coating composition of the present invention may be applied to a pharmaceutical and veterinary tablet, caplets, pellets, granules, neutraceuticals, food, confectionery, seeds, animal feed, fertilizers and pesticide tablets and provides an elegant, glossy, prompt release coating which does not retard the release of active ingredients from the coated substrate.
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