EP0375063A1 — Granulates for multiparticulate controlled-release oral compositions
Assigned to Astellas Pharma Europe BV · Expires 1990-06-27 · 36y expired
What this patent protects
Granulates for multiparticulate controlled-release oral compositions comprising biologically active substances in solid dispersion with an acid-resistance and/or release-limiting compound, the solid dispersion being mixed with water-insoluble carrier particles, and the preparati…
USPTO Abstract
Granulates for multiparticulate controlled-release oral compositions comprising biologically active substances in solid dispersion with an acid-resistance and/or release-limiting compound, the solid dispersion being mixed with water-insoluble carrier particles, and the preparation of such granulates. Preferred biologically active substances are corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and bismuth compounds. The granules have a preferred particle size of less than 1 mm.
Drugs covered by this patent
- OxyContin (oxycodone) · Purdue Pharma
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