Fexofenadine microcapsules and compositions containing them
US8580313B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising taste-masked immediate release microcapsules which comprise fexofenadine and a water-insoluble polymer coating. These microcapsules and the pharmaceutical compositions comprising them have suitable drug content and desirable pharmaceutical properties, including a quick dissolution rate of fexofenadine combined with a taste masking effect.
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