Controlled release powder and process for its preparation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4940588
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07171131

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A controlled release powder containing discrete micro-particles for use in edible, pharmaceutical and other controlled release compositions is disclosed. The micro-particles have an average size in the range of from 0.1 to 125 .mu.m. Each of the micro-particles is in the form of a micromatrix of an active ingredient uniformly distributed in at least one non-toxic polymer. The micro-particles have a predetermined release of active ingredient when the dissolution rate thereof is measured according to the Paddle Method of U.S. Pharmacopoeia XX at 37.degree. C. and 75 r.p.m.

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ELAN PHARMA INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDWIL HOUSE SHANNON BUSINESS PARK SHANNON COUNTY CLARE

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Geoghegan, Edward J Athlone, IE 19 2090
Sparks, Randall T Gainesville, GA 7 1424

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