Patent ID: 7718194
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: A61K

Abstract:
1. A multiparticulate tablet comprising sustained-release coated particles and a mixture of excipients, wherein said mixture of excipients comprises: a disintegrant and/or swelling agent, at least one diluent, and a lubricant, and said sustained-release coated particles comprise: a core comprising at least one active principle and at least one binder, a coating film consisting of ethylcellulose which ensures sustained release of the active principle and none, one or more of a pore-forming agent, a surfactant, an antistatic agent and a lubricant, and at least one thermoplastic agent which is applied as a protective coating onto the coating film, wherein said thermoplastic agent is selected from the group consisting of partially hydrogenated oils, beeswax, carnauba wax, paraffin waxes, silicone waxes, fatty alcohols, C and wherein a proportion of the mixture of excipients relative to the coated particles is from 1 to 5 parts by weight.