Patent ID: 8337887
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: A61K

Abstract:
1. A taste-masked tablet which disintegrates in less than 60 seconds when placed in a spoon of water (5 ml) at room temperature, said tablet consisting essentially of: at least one active principle selected from the group consisting of mineral salts, vitamins, and mixtures thereof, at least one sweetening agent selected from the group consisting of saccharin, cyclamate, aspartame, acesulfame K and alitame, and mixtures thereof, optionally at least one flavouring agent, starch and microcrystalline cellulose, which are binding agents and constitute the sole agents with disintegrating properties in the tablet, at least one free flow aid, and optionally at least one lubricating agent, selected from the group consisting of magnesium stearate, micronized stearic acid, talc, and mixtures thereof, characterized in that: the active principle is coated solely by the sweetening agent, and optionally, the flavouring agent, the weight ratio of the sweetening agent to the active principle ranges from about 0.2 to about 2.1, the weight ratio of starch to microcrystalline cellulose ranges from about 0.76 to about 0.85.