Rapid-melt compositions, methods of making same and method of using same

a composition and rapid melting technology, applied in the field of rapid melting compositions, can solve the problems of inability to fully chew tablets, reduced practical value of pharmaceutical ingredients, and unpleasant mouth feel of many pharmaceutical ingredients, and achieve the effects of rapid melting, good resistance to prolonged exposure to heat and the atmosphere, and preservation of textur

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-24
CAPRICORN PHARMA INC
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Benefits of technology

[0039] The rapid-melt molded compositions of the present inventive subject matter exhibit good resistance to prolonged exposure to heat and the atmosphere. More particularly, the compositions surprisingly maintain their texture and rapid melting properties when exposed to those elements.

Problems solved by technology

However, many pharmaceutical ingredients usually have both an unpleasant mouth feel and unpalatable taste due to chalkiness, grittiness, dryness and astringent properties of these materials.
Accordingly, the practical value of these materials is substantially diminished since patients finding them objectionable may fail to take them as prescribed.
However, the prior art compositions contain various disadvantages.
For example, tablets may be incompletely chewed due to the poor palatability of the composition.
Such compositions may also have a gummy texture, and are subject to “taste fatigue,” i.e., the composition is perceived to be less palatable after ingestion of multiple doses.
Further, the binders and other materials used in such chewable tablets may prevent rapid and effective delivery of active materials to the stomach.

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example 1

Preparation of Compressed Rapid-Melt Product Containing Chondroitin and Glucosamine

[0127] 4.51% cocoa butter, 9.01% sorbitan monostearate, 0.45% lecithin, 0.36% polysorbate 20, 0.45% sodium lauryl sulfate, 0.02% color agent, 0.02% sucralose, 1.62% citric acid and 7.03% chondroitin sulfate were mixed in a heating vessel. The mixture was stirred and heated to a temperature of 130° F. The mixture was maintained at the 130° F. temperature while 34.05% of xylitol powder was added under continual stirring, along with 2.53% powdered flavors pre-blended with 9.01% xylitol powder.

[0128] Upon complete blending of the above components, the mixture was transferred to wax paper and cooled to 41° F. for 30 minutes. Once completely cooled, the mixture was milled using a colloidal mill with a #16 screen.

[0129] In the meantime, 24.61% encapsulated glucosamine, 4.51% maltodextrin, 0.45% silicon dioxide, 0.90% magnesium stearate, 0.45% additional powdered flavors, and 0.02% color agent were mixed, ...

example 2

Preparation of Compressed Rapid-Melt Product Containing Glucosamine

[0132] 9.5% acetylated monoglycerides, 17.7% hydrogenated vegetable oil and 3.0% monoglycerides were mixed in a suitable vessel and heated to 150° F. to melt the fats. Meanwhile, 68.7% glucosamine hydrochloride powder was pre-blended with 0.8% aspartame and 0.3% sodium laurel sulfate. Once the fats had completely melted, the pre-blended glucosamine hydrochloride mixture was added to the vessel. The fats / glucosamine mixture was them mixed well at 150° F.

[0133] Upon complete blending of the above components, the mixture was transferred to wax paper and cooled to 41.degree. F. for 30 minutes. Once completely cooled, the mixture was milled using a colloidal mill with a #16 screen. The resultant product was then compressed in a conventional compression tableting machine.

example 3

Preparation of Compressed Rapid-Melt Product Containing Calcium

[0134] 18.80% hydrogenated vegetable oil, 9.68% monoglycerides, 0.48% polysorbate 80, 0.06% sodium lauryl sulfate and 0.02% color agent were mixed and heated in a suitable vessel. The mixture was heated to 130° F. for 10 minutes until the components melted into a solution. 48.76% dextrose powder was added to the mixture under constant stirring along with a pre-blended mixture of 0.04% cooling agent and 1.55% flavors in 12.1% dextrose powder.

[0135] Upon complete blending of the above components, the mixture was transferred to wax paper and cooled to 41° F. for 30 minutes. Once completely cooled, the mixture was milled using a colloidal mill with a #16 screen.

[0136] In the meantime, 0.28% aspertame, 1.22% powdered flavors, 1.47% silicon dioxide, 1.22% magnesium stearate, 0.6% polyethylene glycol, 3.7% maltodextrin and 0.02% color agents were mixed and passed through a #30 mesh.

[0137] After sieving the above mixtures, t...

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Abstract

A novel rapid-melt composition, including methods of making the same, and methods of using the same for the delivery of prophylactic and therapeutic active materials to a mammal. The rapid-melt compositions are formed by molding or compression, with an additional heating step being preferred.

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PRIORITY CLAIM [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 208,877, filed Aug. 1, 2002, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 898,471, filed Jul. 5, 2001, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,406,717, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 858,885, filed May 17, 2001, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,589,556, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 610,489, filed Jul. 5, 2000, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,375,982, each of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a rapid-melt composition for delivery of prophylactic and therapeutic active materials to a mammal, methods of making the same, and methods of using the same. Preferably, the prophylactic or therapeutic active is a psychotropic, a gastrointestinal therapeutic or a migraine therapeutic.DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART [0003] Pharmaceuti...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61K33/10A61K31/09A61K31/137A61K31/351A61K31/375A61K31/60A61K31/726A61K33/08A61K9/00
CPCA61K9/0056A61K31/09A61K31/137A61K31/726A61K31/375A61K31/60A61K31/351
Inventor CHERUKURI, S. RAO
Owner CAPRICORN PHARMA INC
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