Patent ID: 6998139
Filing Date: 2006-02-14
Classification: A61K

Abstract:
1. An intrabucally quick disintegrating dosage form selected from the group consisting of: (a) a dry-coated tablet which comprises: (b) laminated or coated granules which comprise: (c) a three-layered tablet which comprises: an upper and lower layer, each comprising at least one saccharide and a water-insoluble pharmaceutically acceptable pigment and/or coloring agent in the form of particles having an average particle size of 30 μm or less and in an amount of from 20 to 250 mg per tablet, arranged on an intermediate layer which comprises a drug having a bitter taste and at least one saccharide, wherein when the dosage form is taken in the mouth, said water-insoluble pharmaceutically acceptable pigment and/or coloring agent is dispersed as particles and the dispersion of the particles starts 1 to 10 seconds prior to release of the drug having the bitter taste.