Patent ID: 6500462
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: A61K

Abstract:
An edible, hardenable, prompt release, pharmaceutical and veterinary solid dosage form coating composition comprising (a) microcrystalline cellulose having an average particle size less than 100 microns, (b) a film forming amount of propylene glycol alginate, (c) a strengthening polymer and optionally (d) at least one of a plasticizer, a surface active agent and a filler, wherein the weight ratio of microcrystalline cellulose to propylene glycol alginate is in the range of 90:10 to 20:80 wherein said prompt release, pharmaceutical and veterinary solid dosage form coating composition does not, when ingested or placed in aqueous media, adversely retard release or dissolution of active ingredients from a pharmaceutical or veterinary solid dosage form to which said coating composition is applied.