Abstract: A particulate support matrix, and a dosage form made therefrom, and processes for making such support matrices and dosage forms, which disintegrate or dissolve in a matter of just a few seconds once placed into an aqueous environment. First, a porous particulate powder matrix comprising at least two polymeric components which will serve as the dosage form matrix is produced. The polymeric components have different solubilities. In a second step, a pharmaceutical compound, for example an antihistamine, decongestant, or antibiotic is combined with the powder. Other additives may also be added to the mixture. In a third step the mixture is formed into a dosage form. Finally, in a fourth step, a coating may be formed upon the outer surface of the dosage form to enhance the intactness and durability of the dosage form.

Abstract: A particulate support matrix, and a dosage form made therefrom, and processes for making such support matrices and dosage forms, which disintegrate or dissolve in a matter of just a few seconds once placed into an aqueous environment. First, a porous particulate powder matrix which will serve as the dosage form matrix is produced. In a second step, the pharmaceutical, for example an antihistamine, decongestant, or antibiotic is combined with the powder. Other additives may also be added to the mixture. In a third step the mixture is formed into a dosage form. Finally, in a fourth step, a coating may be formed upon the outer surface of the dosage form to enhance the intactness and durability of the dosage form.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a tablet, and method for making such, which disintegrates or dissolves in a matter of just a few seconds once placed into the oral cavity. Generally, the method of the present invention comprises up to four steps. First, a porous particulate powder which will serve as the tablet support matrix is produced. In the second step, the pharmaceutical, for example an antihistamine, decongestant, or antibiotic is combined with the powder. Other additives may also be added to the mixture. In the third step the mixture is formed into a tablet. Finally, in the fourth step, a coating may be applied to the outer surface of the tablet to enhance the intactness and durability of the tablet.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a particulate support matrix, a solid dosage form made therefrom, and processes for making such support matrices and dosage forms, which disintegrate or dissolve in a matter of just a few seconds once placed into the oral cavity.First, a porous particulate powder which will serve as the tablet support matrix is produced. In the second step, the pharmaceutical, for example an antihistamine, decongestant, or antibiotic is combined with the powder. Other additives may also be added to the mixture. In the third step the mixture is formed into a tablet. Finally, in the fourth step, a coating may be applied to the outer surface of the tablet to enhance the intactness and durability of the tablet.