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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2003
Emadeldin M. Hassan, Greensboro, NC (US);
Warren W. Kindt, Greensboro, NC (US);
Roger E. Gordon, Greensboro, NC (US);
EmadEldin M. Hassan, Greensboro, NC (US);
Warren W. Kindt, Greensboro, NC (US);
Roger E. Gordon, Greensboro, NC (US);
Banner Pharmacaps Inc., High Point, NC (US);
Abstract
A matrix formulation for a soft chewable capsule is provided which includes a gel-forming composition, a plasticizer, a polymer modifier and water. The polymer modifier may be a carboxylic acid or other organic compound that alters the physical and/or chemical properties of the capsule formulation. A chewable soft capsule is also provided, having enhanced organo-leptic and processing properties. An active material may be delivered to a user using this dosage form. A method of forming the chewable soft capsule is also provided.