Rapidly soluble oral solid dosage forms, methods of making same, and compositions thereof
Patent 5762961 Issued on June 9, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: February 9, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
424/464, Tablets, lozenges, or pills424/465, With claimed perfecting feature in contents (e.g., excipient, lubricant, etc.)424/468, Sustained or differential release type424/489Particulate form (e.g., powders, granules, beads, microcapsules, and pellets)
The invention provides methods of making rapidly soluble tablets of decreased weight compared to similar solid tablets. The invention further provides novel, rapidly soluble tablets of decreased weight compared to similar solid tablets. The tablets offer increased rates of dissolution and disintegration.
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