Novartis Ag

Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (us) LLC

Christopher Joseph Pulford

Satisha Puttachari

Shripad Naik

Aspects of the present invention are directed to an oral dosage form comprising a core containing one more active ingredients and a fast-release exterior coating. The fast release exterior coating includes a water soluble polymer; a saccharide or sugar alcohol, or a combination thereof, and a flavoring. The flavoring may be a warming sensate that is released in the oral cavity of the user after inserting the dosage form in his or her mouth.

Oral dosage form containing a fast release exterior coating

A liquid composition includes a therapeutic component dispersed in a liquid carrier system. The liquid carrier system is made up of water and a solvent. The solvent includes at least 90 wt % propylene glycol and less than 2 wt % ethanol, if ethanol is present in the solvent. The therapeutic component has acetaminophen and phenylephrine. The weight ratio of solvent to phenylephrine is between 100:1 to 2000:1. The weight ratio of solvent to acetaminophen is between 5:1 and 25:1.

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Lincoln, NE, United States of America

Christopher Joseph Pulford