Divisible tablet and associated methods

Details Divisible tablet and associated methods Divisible tablet and associated methods

2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Foley, Shanon A (Department: 1648)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Tablets, lozenges, or pills

C424S465000, C424S467000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07985419

ABSTRACT:
A divisible pharmaceutical tablet comprises an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion including at least one upper convex surface bordering at least one dividing notch. A ridgeline is formed between the at least one dividing notch and the at least one upper convex surface. The upper convex surface includes an apex defined at a location along the ridgeline.

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