Orodispersible tablets containing fexofenadine
First Claim
1. Orodispersible tablets, which are able to disintegrate in the buccal cavity upon contact with saliva by formation of an easy-to-swallow suspension, in less than 60 seconds containing:
- (i) fexofenadine selected from the group consisting of fexofenadine base and at least one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, the form of coated granules, and (ii) a mixture of excipients comprising at least one disintegrating agent, soluble diluent agent, and a lubricant.
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Abstract
The present invention concerns orodispersible tablets, which are able to disintegrate in the buccal cavity upon contact with saliva by formation of an easy-to-swallow suspension, in less than 60 seconds, preferably in less than 40 seconds, containing fexofenadine in the form of coated granules, and a mixture of excipients comprising at least one disintegrating agent, a soluble diluent agent, a lubricant and optionally a swelling agent, a permeabilizing agent, sweeteners, flavoring agents and colors; the process for obtaining such orodispersible tablets and the coated granules incorporated therein and the use of said orodispersible tablets in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
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1. Orodispersible tablets, which are able to disintegrate in the buccal cavity upon contact with saliva by formation of an easy-to-swallow suspension, in less than 60 seconds containing:
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(i) fexofenadine selected from the group consisting of fexofenadine base and at least one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, the form of coated granules, and (ii) a mixture of excipients comprising at least one disintegrating agent, soluble diluent agent, and a lubricant. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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