Title:
CAPSULE SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2000051571
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
A capsule system for oral delivery of an active agent having low aqueous solubility generally includes, in combination with the active agent, a vehicle for preventing initial active agent dissolution within the gastrointestinal tract and an emulsifier for promoting self-emulsification of the active agent and vehicle in the gastrointestinal tract. A capsule shell is provided for encapsulating the active agent, vehicle and emulsifier with the shell being formulated to open upon ingestion into the gastrointestinal tract and release the active agent and vehicle.
Inventors:
FIRESTONE BRUCE A
TRAN THAO T
TRAN THAO T
Application Number:
PCT/US2000/005811
Publication Date:
May 25, 2001
Filing Date:
March 03, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ALLERGAN SALES INC (US)
International Classes:
A61K9/48; A61K9/66; A61K31/4436; A61K31/455; A61K9/107; (IPC1-7): A61K9/48
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