Chewable, suckable and swallowable tablet containing a calcium-containing compound as an active substance
US8642081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0095
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a nutriceutical and/or pharmaceutical composition for oral use containing a calcium-containing compound. The composition is in the form of tablets that are designed so that they have an acceptable taste and mouthfeel, whereby the tablets are chewable or suckable, and at the same time the tablets fulfill the requirements with respect to technical properties in order to ensure that the tablets can be dispensed by means of a dose-dispensing machine. In a preferred embodiment, the tablet comprises calcium carbonate and sorbitol with a mean particle size of 38 or 110 microns. In another embodiment, the tablets comprise calcium carbonate and Vitamin D as active ingredients.
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