摘要:
A method of coating an active material is provided. The method comprises contacting an active material with a film-forming composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of an amylose-alcohol complex, an insoluble film-forming polymer and a plasticiser at a temperature of less than 60° C. The method finds particular application in the preparation of dosage forms comprising active materials that are unstable at temperatures in excess of 60° C. The compositions prepared in accordance with the method can be used to deliver an active material to the colon.
摘要:
A monomer-grafted cross-linked polymer is prepared by the steps of activating a polymer by radiation, quenching the activated polymer so as to effect cross-linking therein, activating the cross-linked polymer by irradiation and contacting the activated cross-linked polymer with an emulsion that includes an unsaturated monomer, an emulsifier and water. The activated cross-linked polymer is contacted with the emulsion for a sufficient time to effect a desired extent of grafting.
摘要:
A monomer-grafted cross-linked polymer is prepared by the steps of activating a polymer by radiation, quenching the activated polymer so as to effect cross-linking therein, activating the cross-linked polymer by irradiation and contacting the activated cross-linked polymer with an emulsion that includes an unsaturated monomer, an emulsifier and water. The activated cross-linked polymer is contacted with the emulsion for a sufficient time to effect a desired extent of grafting.
摘要:
A method of preparing a modified cation exchange membrane in which a sulfide of silver, tungsten, molybdenum or a mixture thereof is deposited within the polymer matrix, which method comprises the steps of: i) forming within the polymer matrix of the membrane a complex of silver, tungsten, molybdenum or a mixture thereof with a water soluble compound containing an --SH group; and ii) converting the complex formed in step (i) into the insoluble sulfide of silver, tungsten, molybdenum or a mixture thereof.
摘要:
A self-emulsifying system comprises i) microcrystalline cellulose and ii) an oily substance, surfactant, and water is useful for providing solid dosage forms of hydrophobic or water sensitive agents when dried or extruded and spheronized.
摘要:
A method for producing a controlled release composition is provided. A solution of a film-forming composition comprising a mixture of a substantially water-insoluble film-forming polymer and amylose in a solvent system comprising (1) water and (2) a water-miscible organic solvent which on its own is capable of dissolving the film-forming polymer is contacted with an active material and the resulting composition dried. The weight ratio of amylose to film-forming insoluble polymer in the film-forming composition is in the range 1:2 to 3:2 and the organic solvent comprises at least 50% by weight of the solvent system. The composition is particularly suitable for delivering therapeutic agents to the colon.
摘要:
A controlled release composition comprising an extruded core of active material and excipients, said core being coated in a water insoluble coating. Preferably the core comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredient together with microcrystalline cellulose, a clay such as kaolin and a binder such as poly(vinyl-pyrrolidine).