Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive comprising at least one copolymer selected from the group consisting of ethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic and dicarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, their ester derivatives, and mixtures thereof and also at least one thickener and further customary auxiliaries. The present invention also relates to the preparation of this adhesive and to its use as an assembly adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing solid oral dosage forms with sustained release of active ingredient, comprising at least one active ingredient, a preformulated mixture of polyvinyl acetate and polyvinylpyrrolidone, where appropriate, water-soluble polymers or lipophilic additives and, where appropriate, other conventional excipients, wherein this mixture or parts of this mixture are granulated by heating to from 40° C. to 130° C., and the granules are, after admixture with conventional excipients, subsequently tabletted.