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Water-swellable polymers

US8557281B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2010
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G2210/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pharmaceutical controlled release composition in solid dosage form is provided which comprises (I) a water-swell able linear polymer obtainable by reacting together: (a) a polyethylene oxide; (b) a C5 to C20 diol; and (c) a diisocyanate; and (II) a releasable pharmaceutically active agent.

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