Abstract: A biodegradable, multi-layered controlled release gastroretentive dosage form which is optionally divided into a first dosage of zaleplon for controlled release and a second dosage of zaleplon for immediate release in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract of a patient, folded into a capsule which disintegrates upon contact with gastric juice and the gastroretentive dosage form unfolds rapidly upon contact with gastric juice. The biodegradable, multi-layered gastroretentive dosage forms of the invention provide efficient sleep induction with good sleep maintenance and minimal next day residual effects.

Abstract: A gastroretentive drug formulation for the sustained release of an active agent in the gastrointestinal tract comprises internal layer or compartment comprising an active agent and one or more pharmaceutical excipients, of which at least one is a polymer and two membranes forming together an envelope around the inner membrane, each membrane comprising at least one polymeric combination of an enteric polymer which is not soluble in gastric juice, and an hydrophilic swelling polymer, and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: A gastroretentive drug formulation for the sustained release of an active agent in the gastrointestinal tract comprises an internal layer or compartment comprising an active agent and one or more pharmaceutical excipients, of which at least one is a polymer and two membranes forming together an envelope around the inner membrane, each membrane comprising at least one polymeric combination of an enteric polymer which is not soluble in gastric juice, and an hydrophilic swelling polymer, and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: A gastroretentive drug formulation for the sustained release of an active agent in the gastrointestinal tract comprises an internal layer or compartment comprising an active agent and one or more pharmaceutical excipients, of which at least one is a polymer and two membranes forming together an envelope around the inner membrane, each membrane comprising at least one polymeric combination of an enteric polymer which is not soluble in gastric juice, and an hydrophilic swelling polymer, and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: A gastroretentive drug formulation for the sustained release of an active agent in the gastrointestinal tract comprises an internal layer or compartment comprising an active agent and one or more pharmaceutical excipients, of which at least one is a polymer and two membranes forming together an envelope around the inner membrane, each membrane comprising at least one polymeric combination of an enteric polymer which is not soluble in gastric juice, and an hydrophilic swelling polymer, and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: A gastroretentive drug formulation for the sustained release of an active agent in the gastrointestinal tract comprises an internal layer or compartment comprising an active agent and one or more pharmaceutical excipients, of which at least one is a polymer and two membranes forming together an envelope around the inner membrane, each membrane comprising at least one polymeric combination of an enteric polymer which is not soluble in gastric juice, and an hydrophilic swelling polymer, and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: A gastroretentive drug formulation for the sustained release of an active agent in the gastrointestinal tract comprises an internal layer or compartment comprising an active agent and one or more pharmaceutical excipients, of which at least one is a polymer and two membranes forming together an envelope around the inner membrane, each membrane comprising at least one polymeric combination of an enteric polymer which is not soluble in gastric juice, and an hydrophilic swelling polymer, and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: A gastroretentive drug formulation for the sustained release of an active agent in the gastrointestinal tract comprises an internal layer or compartment comprising an active agent and one or more pharmaceutical excipients, of which at least one is a polymer and two membranes forming together an envelope around the inner membrane, each membrane comprising at least one polymeric combination of an enteric polymer which is not soluble in gastric juice, and an hydrophilic swelling polymer, and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: A gastroretentive drug formulation for the sustained release of an active agent in the gastrointestinal tract comprises an internal layer or compartment comprising an active agent and one or more pharmaceutical excipients, of which at least one is a polymer and two membranes forming together an envelope around the inner membrane, each membrane comprising at least one polymeric combination of an enteric polymer which is not soluble in gastric juice, and an hydrophilic swelling polymer, and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: A gastroretentive drug formulation for the sustained release of an active agent in the gastrointestinal tract comprises an internal layer or compartment comprising an active agent and one or more pharmaceutical excipients, of which at least one is a polymer and two membranes forming together an envelope around the inner membrane, each membrane comprising at least one polymeric combination of an enteric polymer which is not soluble in gastric juice, and an hydrophilic swelling polymer, and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layered gastroretentive dosage form for the controlled release of a poorly soluble drug or diagnostic in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract of a patient, folded into a capsule which disintegrates rapidly and the said multi-layered dosage form unfolds rapidly upon contact with the gastric juice. The mechanisms of the gastric retention are not dependent on and do not influence the materials and methods used in controlling the release of the said poorly soluble drug.

Abstract: A biodegradable, multi-layered controlled release gastroretentive dosage form which is optionally divided into a first dosage of zaleplon for controlled release and a second dosage of zaleplon for immediate release in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract of a patient, folded into a capsule which disintegrates upon contact with gastric juice and the gastroretentive dosage form unfolds rapidly upon contact with gastric juice. The biodegradable, multi-layered gastroretentive dosage forms of the invention provide efficient sleep induction with good sleep maintenance and minimal next day residual effects.

Abstract: A gastroretentive drug formulation for the sustained release of an active agent in the gastrointestinal tract comprises an internal layer or compartment comprising an active agent and one or more pharmaceutical excipients, of which at least one is a polymer and two membranes forming together an envelope around the inner membrane, each membrane comprising at least one polymeric combination of an enteric polymer which is not soluble in gastric juice, and an hydrophilic swelling polymer, and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: A biodegradable, multi-layered controlled release gastroretentive baclofen or R-baclofen dosage form which is optionally divided into a first dosage of baclofen or R-baclofen for immediate release and a second dosage of baclofen or R-baclofen for controlled release in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract of a patient, folded into a capsule which disintegrates upon contact with gastric juice and the dosage form unfolds rapidly upon contact with gastric juice. The biodegradable, multi-layered gastroretentive dosage forms of the invention provide fast onset of baclofen or R-baclofen activity with prolonged absorption and minimal undesirable side effects.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gastro-retentive delivery assembly (GRDA) comprising a folded multi-layered device comprising a macromolecule-containing compartment bordered by enveloping layers and one or more enforcing strips, the device being adapted to unfold when in a subject's stomach, whereupon unfolding, the macromolecule is released from said device via at least one aperture in an enveloping layer. The invention also provides a method for gastroretentive delivery of macromolecules via the GRDA of the invention; a method of preparing the GRDA of the invention as well as a method for treating a subject for a pathological condition, making use of the GRDA of the invention.