Patent ID: 8815290
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: A61K

Abstract:
1. A dosage form comprising: a) a core having an exterior surface and first and second ends and comprising one or more active ingredients; b) a subcoating over portions of the exterior surface of the core; c) a first gelatinous coating over at least part of the subcoating; and d) a second gelatinous coating over at least part of the subcoating; wherein the first and second gelatinous coatings are provided on said first and second ends of the core; wherein said first and second gelatinous coatings form a gap through which the subcoating is exposed, wherein the first and second gelatinous coatings do not touch or overlap one another, and wherein a width of said gap is equal to or greater than 7% to about 25% of an overall length of the core; and wherein the subcoating provides a weight gain that is less than or equal to about 2%.