35 results about "Modified Release Dosage Form" patented technology

A novel modified release dosage form comprising of a high solubility active ingredient, which utilizes dual retard technique to effectively reduce the quantity of release controlling agents. Present invention can optionally comprise additionally another active ingredient as an immediate release form or modified release form. Present invention also relates to a process for preparing the said formulation.

A novel modified release dosage form comprising of a high solubility active ingredient, which utilizes dual retard technique to effectively reduce the quantity of release controlling agents. Present invention can optionally comprise additionally another active ingredient as an immediate release form or modified release form. Present invention also relates to a process for preparing the said formulation.

The invention provides novel oral modified release dosage forms of neramexane which are useful for the continuous therapy of patients suffering from diseases and conditions such as Alzheimer's dementia and neuropathic pain. The compositions have drug release profiles that are suitable for achieving steady state plasma concentrations of neramexane which have relatively small fluctuation when administered on a twice-daily or even once-daily regimen. The dosage forms may be designed as modified release matrix tablets, which are optionally coated for taste masking. The invention further provides therapeutic methods of treating conditions such as Alzheimer's dementia and neuropathic pain which involve the administration of such dosage forms.

A unit dosage form, such as a capsule or the like, for delivering a skeletal muscle relaxant, such as cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, into the body in an extended or sustained release fashion comprising one or more populations of drug-containing particles (beads, pellets, granules, etc.) is disclosed. At least one bead population exhibits a pre-designed sustained release profile. Such a drug delivery system is designed for once-daily oral administration to maintain an adequate plasma concentration—time profile, thereby providing relief of muscle spasm associated with painful musculoskeletal conditions over a 24 hour period.

A pharmaceutical formulation to treat vaginal conditions in a human patient comprises: at least one active agent; a modified release dosage form which provides extended release of the anti-infective agent upon vaginal administration to the patient; and wherein the formulation, when containing a total dose of the anti-infective agent of about 25 μg to about 500 mg based on the active agent will produce a plasma concentration versus time curve (ng / mL versus hours) having an area under the curve (AUC) of less than about 600 ng / mL.hr.

A novel modified release dosage form comprising of a high solubility active ingredient, which utilizes dual retard technique to effectively reduce the quantity of release controlling agents. Present invention can optionally comprise additionally another active ingredient as an immediate release form or modified release form. Present invention also relates to a process for preparing the said formulation.

Disclosed are products and methods for improving the plasma profile in a patient being treated with a pharmaceutical active agent that is subject to a limited window of absorption, which products and methods comprise orally administering the active agent in multiparticulate form, such that at least a portion thereof is delivered to the intestine while the patient is in the fed condition.

The present disclosure relates to novel dosage forms of xanthine oxidoreductase inhibitors.

The present invention relates to a medicinal dosage form having a first core, a second core, and a shell that surrounds a first portion of each core and a fill material that covers a second portion of at least one core, wherein the fill material that is provided over at least one core is not in contact with any portion of the other core. e. The inventive dosage forms provide modified release of one or more active ingredients contained therein. The present invention also relates to methods for manufacturing such medicinal dosage forms.

The present invention provides a modified release dosage form of tacrolimus that releases two or more amount of tacrolimus upon oral administration, the first amount of tacrolimus releases from the immediate release dosage unit substantially immediately within 0-2 hours followed by a time interval ranging from about 1-10 hours during which substantially no amount of tacrolimus is released from the dosage form, after which a second amount of tacrolimus is released wherein said second amount is released from the delayed release dosage unit either immediately e.g. within 0-2 hours or over a period of time ranging from about 2-12 hours from its initial release from the delayed release dosage unit. The dosage form may further comprise additional amount of tacrolimus to provide additional pulse of tacrolimus. The dosage forms of tacrolimus exhibit improved bioavailability and reduced flux or fluctuation over existing composition of tacrolimus. A method of preparing the dosage forms is also described.

The present invention is directed to oral, therapeutically effective modified release pharmaceutical compositions of (−)-17-(cyclobutylmethyl)morphinan-3,14-diol and it pharmaceutically acceptable salts and the use thereof, including delayed onset and extended release dosage forms. The present invention is also directed at modified release dosage forms of oral (−)-17-(cyclobutylmethyl)morphinan-3,14-diol which provide robust efficacy and reduced potential for abuse and misuse.

The present invention provides a modified release dosage form of tacrolimus that releases two or more amount of tacrolimus upon oral administration, the first amount of tacrolimus releases from the immediate release dosage unit substantially immediately within 0-2 hours followed by a time interval ranging from about 1-10 hours during which substantially no amount of tacrolimus is released from thedosage form, after which a second amount of tacrolimus is released wherein said second amount is released from the delayed release dosage unit either immediately e.g. within 0-2 hours or over a period of time ranging from about 2-12 hours from its initial release from the delayed release dosage unit. The dosage form may further comprise additional amount of tacrolimus to provide additional pulseof tacrolimus. The dosage forms of tacrolimus exhibit improved bioavailability and reduced flux or fluctuation over existing composition of tacrolimus. A method of preparing the dosage forms is also described.

The present invention relates to methods for weight management that utilize modified-release dosage forms comprising (R)-8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine salts and crystalline forms thereof. The present invention further relates to (R)-8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine salts, crystalline forms thereof and modified-release dosage forms comprising them.

Pharmaceutical modified release dosage form comprising at least one cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, prodrugs, solvates, hydrates, or derivatives thereof as active agent, with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for controlling the release of the cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor is provided. The dosage form preferably provides a release of not more than about 60 % of the cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor in 1 hour and not less than about 75 % of the cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor after 12 hours when tested in accordance with the dissolution method (I) described herein employing Distilled water with 2.0 % Sodium lauryl sulphate as the dissolution medium or in accordance with the dissolution method (II) described herein employing pH 7.0 Phosphate buffer with 2.0% Sodium lauryl sulphate as the dissolution medium or in accordance with the dissolution method (III) described herein employing 0.001 N Hydrochloric acid with 1.0 % Sodium lauryl sulphate as dissolution medium. Further, the pharmaceutical composition of the present invention when tested in a group of healthy humans preferably achieves a mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) after at least about 1 hour of administration of the dosage form,. The present invention also provides process of preparing such dosage form compositions and prophylactic and / or therapeutic methods of using such dosage form.

There is provided a modified release dosage form comprising a core coated with a polymeric coat, said polymeric coat comprising one or more rate controlling polymers, said dosage form having a hole extending through the dosage form resulting in an inner radial surface and an outer radial surface, said core comprising at least one therapeutically active ingredient, characterized in that the inner radial surface is partially coated with said polymeric coat.

Pharmaceutical modified release dosage form comprising at least one cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, prodrugs, solvates, hydrates, or derivatives thereof as active agent, with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for controlling the release of the cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor is provided. The dosage form preferably provides a release of not more than about 60% of the cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor in 1 hour and not less than about 75% of the cyclooxygenase enzyme inhibitor after 12 hours when tested in accordance with the dissolution method (I) described herein employing Distilled water with 2.0% Sodium lauryl sulphate as the dissolution medium or in accordance with the dissolution method (II) described herein employing pH 7.0 Phosphate buffer with 2.0% Sodium lauryl sulphate as the dissolution medium or in accordance with the dissolution method (III) described herein employing 0.001 N Hydrochloric acid with 1.0% Sodium lauryl sulphate as dissolution medium. Further, the pharmaceutical composition of the present invention when tested in a group of healthy humans preferably achieves a mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) after at least about 1 hour of administration of the dosage form. The present invention also provides process of preparing such dosage form compositions and prophylactic and / or therapeutic methods of using such dosage form.

The present invention is directed to a modified release dosage form for delivering at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient. The dosage form has a first immediate release core for an active ingredient and an osmotic core or osmotic chamber containing at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient that can be the same or a different active ingredient contained in the first immediate release core. A shell having one or more portions surrounds the first immediate release core and osmotic core / chamber. The osmotic chamber includes a barrier layer that is substantially impermeable to the pharmaceutically active ingredient contained therein.

A modified release dosage form for the oral administration of tranexamic acid.

A pharmaceutical formulation to treat vaginal conditions in a human patient comprises:at least one active agent;a modified release dosage form which provides extended release of the anti-infective agent upon vaginal administration to the patient; andwherein the formulation, when containing a total dose of the anti-infective agent of about 25 μg to about 500 mg based on the active agent will produce a plasma concentration versus time curve (ng / mL versus hours) having an area under the curve (AUC) of less than about 600 ng / mL·hr.

A modified release dosage form for the oral administration of tranexamic acid.

The present invention refers to a modified release pharmaceutical composition comprising desvenlafaxine or salts thereof, a release rate modifying system that controls the release of active agent(s) in both acidic and basic environments. A process of making and method of using the above-described composition is also disclosed.

This invention is related to a device for the manufacture of a dosage form with a hole and method of manufacture. The dosage form may be a modified release dosage form comprising a core coated with a polymeric coat comprising one or more rate controlling polymers, said dosage form having a hole extending through the dosage form resulting in an inner radial surface and an outer radial surface, said core comprising at least one therapeutically active ingredient, characterized in that the inner radial surface is partially coated with said polymeric coat.

The present invention relates to methods for weight management that utilize modified-release dosage forms comprising (R)-8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine salts and crystalline forms thereof. The present invention further relates to (R)-8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine salts, crystalline forms thereof and modified-release dosage forms comprising them.