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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2009
Shun-por LI, Lansdale, PA (US);
Harry S. Sowden, Glenside, PA (US);
David Wynn, Huntington Valley, PA (US);
Der-yang Lee, Flemington, NJ (US);
Martin Thomas, Lake Worth, FL (US);
Shun-Por Li, Lansdale, PA (US);
Harry S. Sowden, Glenside, PA (US);
David Wynn, Huntington Valley, PA (US);
Der-Yang Lee, Flemington, NJ (US);
Martin Thomas, Lake Worth, FL (US);
Other;
Abstract
In one embodiment a dosage form comprises at least one active ingredient and a molded matrix which comprises 10-100% of a material having a melting point of less than about 100 degrees C. selected from the stamp consisting of thermoplastic polyalkylene oxides, low melting hydrophobic materials, thermoplastic polymers, thermoplastic starches and combinations thereof, and the matrix is capable of providing modified release of the active ingredient upon contacting of the dosage form with a liquid medium. The dosage form may additionally comprise uncoated particles which may contain at least one active ingredient. In another embodiment, a dosage form comprises at least one active ingredient, a plurality of particles and a molded matrix, wherein at least a portion of the particles are coated. The coated particles, the matrix or both may comprise at least one active ingredient, and the coated particles or the matrix or a combination thereof is capable of providing modified release of the active ingredient upon contacting of the dosage form with a liquid medium.