EP1304104A2 — Tablet comprising a phosphate-binding polymer
Assigned to Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd · Expires 2003-04-23 · 23y expired
What this patent protects
A tablet containing a phosphate-binding polymer, which has an average particle size of 400 µm or less, contains particles of 500 µm or less in particle size at a ratio of 90% or more and has a moisture content of 1 to 14%, together with crystalline cellulose and/or low substitute…
USPTO Abstract
A tablet containing a phosphate-binding polymer, which has an average particle size of 400 µm or less, contains particles of 500 µm or less in particle size at a ratio of 90% or more and has a moisture content of 1 to 14%, together with crystalline cellulose and/or low substituted hydroxypropylcellulose, and a process for producing the same are disclosed. The phosphate-binding polymer tablet according to the present invention contains the active component at a high ratio, is excellent in the ability to bind to phosphate and are quickly disintegration in an acidic to a neutral region while being little affected by the stirring strength. Accordingly, it is an excellent preparation capable of regulating changes in bioavailability due to the gastrointestinal motions and pH value.
Drugs covered by this patent
- Renvela (SEVELAMER CARBONATE) · Sanofi
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