Methods and system for processing dispersible fine powders

Details Methods and system for processing dispersible fine powders Methods and system for processing dispersible fine powders

1995-06-07

1997-08-05

Page, Thurman K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Particulate form

424434, 424470, 428402, A61K 914

Patent

active

056540078

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an agglomerate composition composed of units of aggregated fine particles and methods for its manufacture and use. The agglomerate composition units are composed of fine particles having a mean particle size in the range of 1 .mu.m to 5 .mu.m, and usually includes a medicament powder. The agglomerate units have a mean size in the range from 200 .mu.m to 500 .mu.m and have a friability index in the range from about 10 to 60.

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