Patent ID: 7850988
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: A23L,A61K,A61P,C01F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A calcium carbonate granulation for pharmaceutical or nutraceutical tabletting comprising: (i) USP or food grade calcium carbonate powder having a median particle diameter of about 10 to about 12 μm; (ii) one or more excipients selected from the group consisting of diluents, binders, glidants, lubricants, disintegrants, colors, flavors, sweeteners, solubility retarding agents, and combinations thereof; and (iii) less than about 1% by weight water; said granulation having a tap density between about 0.9 and about 2.0 g/cm 3 , said granulation being free flowing and having sufficient cohesive properties for compression into tablets.