Patent ID: 7914811
Filing Date: 2011-03-29
Classification: A61K

Abstract:
1. A texture masking oral dosage form comprising: (a) a unitary molded soft core comprising a plurality of active agent particles having an average size of from about 150 μm to about 500 μm, a hydrocolloid, and water; wherein the active agent particles have a gritty texture and (b) a soft panned brittle shell encasing the soft core in an amount of from about 20% to about 50% of the total weight of the texture masking oral dosage form and a thickness of from about 500 μm to about 3000 μm, wherein the weight ratio of active agent particles to shell is from about 1.0:0.5 to about 1.0:15 in the texture masking oral dosage form and wherein the soft core is pectin or gelatin based.