Microcrystalline cellulose and calcium carbonate compositions useful as recompactible pharmaceutical excipients
US8632819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Coprocessed compositions containing microcrystalline cellulose and calcium carbonate, wherein the weight ratio of microcrystalline cellulose to calcium carbonate is relatively high, are useful as excipients in the preparation of solid dosage forms containing active pharmaceutical ingredients, particularly those prepared by processes involving multiple compaction steps. Such compositions may be obtained, for example, by preparing aqueous slurries or wet masses of microcrystalline cellulose and calcium carbonate and drying such slurries or wet masses to produce particulate products. The coprocessed products exhibit improved recompactibility, as compared to coprocessed products having lower microcrystalline cellulose:calcium carbonate weight ratios or as compared to physical dry blends of the two excipients.
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