Osmotic device with high drug loading and delayed activation of

Details Osmotic device with high drug loading and delayed activation of Osmotic device with high drug loading and delayed activation of

1995-05-26

1998-10-06

Clardy, S. Mark

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Capsules

424451, 424473, 514962, A61K 948

Patent

active

058173358

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a fluid-imbibing drug delivery device which is useful for the initial delayed delivery of an active agent formulation to a fluid environment of use, the initial delay period to startup or activation being of a predetermined length of time. The dispensing device is formed of a first and second housing that are in reversibly sliding telescoping arrangement with each other. The first housing contains the active agent formulation and has an aspect ratio less than 1. The housings are preferably. ovoloid in shape.

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