Abstract: Self-regulating, osmotic, floating gastroretentive compositions that provide extended release, delayed release, and/or delayed extended release of active pharmaceutical agents, as well as, optionally, immediate release of the same or a different active pharmaceutical agent, are provided here. The gastroretentive compositions of the disclosure comprise a swellable, extended release, multilayer core comprising a push layer and a pull layer; a water-insoluble permeable elastic membrane surrounding the multilayer core; and an orifice (e.g., a laser-drilled orifice, a manually drilled orifice) on the pull-layer side of the dosage form. The gastric retention of the composition is controlled by rapid floating of the composition and expansion of the membrane.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to floating gastroretentive dosage forms with prolonged gastric residence time. The disclosure also provides rapidly expanding sustained release or combined immediate release and sustained release formulations comprising drugs that require targeted release in the proximal gastrointestinal tract for maximum therapeutic benefit. The rapidly expanding floating gastroretentive dosage forms comprise a permeable elastic membrane providing desired characteristics for drug release and mechanical strength to maintain tablet integrity.

Abstract: Self-regulating, osmotic, floating gastroretentive compositions that provide extended release, delayed release, and/or delayed extended release of active pharmaceutical agents, as well as, optionally, immediate release of the same or a different active pharmaceutical agent, are provided here. The gastroretentive compositions of the disclosure comprise a swellable, extended release, multilayer core comprising a push layer and a pull layer; a water-insoluble permeable elastic membrane surrounding the multilayer core; and an orifice (e.g., a laser-drilled orifice, a manually drilled orifice) on the pull-layer side of the dosage form. The gastric retention of the composition is controlled by rapid floating of the composition and expansion of the membrane.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to floating gastroretentive dosage forms with prolonged gastric residence time. The disclosure also provides rapidly expanding sustained release or combined immediate release and sustained release formulations comprising drugs that require targeted release in the proximal gastrointestinal tract for maximum therapeutic benefit. The rapidly expanding floating gastroretentive dosage forms comprise a permeable elastic membrane providing desired characteristics for drug release and mechanical strength to maintain tablet integrity.

Abstract: Self-regulating, osmotic, floating gastroretentive compositions that provide extended release, delayed release, and/or delayed extended release of active pharmaceutical agents, as well as, optionally, immediate release of the same or a different active pharmaceutical agent, are provided here. The gastroretentive compositions of the disclosure comprise a swellable, extended release, multilayer core comprising a push layer and a pull layer; a water-insoluble permeable elastic membrane surrounding the multilayer core; and an orifice (e.g., a laser-drilled orifice, a manually drilled orifice) on the pull-layer side of the dosage form. The gastric retention of the composition is controlled by rapid floating of the composition and expansion of the membrane. The rapid swelling of the composition to a size greater than the size of the pyloric sphincter is due to the presence of an osmogen.

Abstract: Self-regulating, osmotic, floating gastroretentive compositions that provide extended release, delayed release, and/or delayed extended release of active pharmaceutical agents, as well as, optionally, immediate release of the same or a different active pharmaceutical agent, are provided here. The gastroretentive compositions of the disclosure comprise a swellable, extended release, multilayer core comprising a push layer and a pull layer; a water-insoluble permeable elastic membrane surrounding the multilayer core; and an orifice (e.g., a laser-drilled orifice, a manually drilled orifice) on the pull-layer side of the dosage form. The gastric retention of the composition is controlled by rapid floating of the composition and expansion of the membrane.

Abstract: Self-regulating, osmotic, floating gastroretentive compositions that provide extended release, delayed release, and/or delayed extended release of active pharmaceutical agents, as well as. optionally, immediate release of the same or a different active pharmaceutical agent, are provided here. The gastroretentive compositions of the disclosure comprise a swellable, extended release, multilayer core comprising a push layer and a pull layer; a water-insoluble permeable elastic membrane surrounding the multilayer core; and an orifice (e.g., a laser-drilled orifice, a manually drilled orifice) on the pull-layer side of the dosage form. The gastric retention of the composition is controlled by rapid floating of the composition and expansion of the membrane. The rapid swelling of the composition to a size greater than the size of the pyloric sphincter is due to the presence of an osmogen.

Abstract: Disclosed are solid oral pharmaceutical compositions that that are intended to provide protection against overdose and tampering, as well as abuse deterrence. The compositions contain a plurality of granules or multi-particulates. A first population of multi particulates contains an API or drug susceptible to abuse, a polymer matrix, and an outer coating that contains a cationic pH dependent polymer. These multi particulates also contain a plasticizer and a surfactant. A second population of multi particulates contains a viscosity building polymer and an alkaline buffering agent. Compositions may further include a disintegrant, and/or additional viscosity building polymers and/or alkaline buffering agents and/or ion exchange polymers. Also disclosed are the methods of making and using the compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of making oral pharmaceutical compositions that contain substantially crush-resistant drug-containing microparticles. The microparticles may contain an active pharmaceutical agent, a polymer and a plasticizer. The microparticles may be uncoated (so as to impart an immediate release profile) or coated so as to impart an extended-release (ER), delayed release (DR) or delayed-extended release (DER) profile. One or more of the populations of microparticles may be coated with a taste-masking composition. The methods may produce oral compositions such as orally disintegrating tablets that contain one or more these types of microparticles in order to further customize the release profile. Also disclosed are the oral compositions, per se, and methods of using same for their intended purposes.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides solid, oral, extended release, pharmaceutical particulate and multi-particulate dosage forms with abuse deterrent and overdose protection features/characteristics comprising at least one or two populations of particulates. In certain embodiments, the first population of particulates comprises a therapeutically effective amount of at least one opioid embedded in a polymer matrix, a primary functional coat layer (FC 1), a secondary functional coat 2 coat layer (FC 2), and an over coat; wherein FC 1 comprises a nonionic water-insoluble polymer and, optionally, at least one of a cationic polymer, a nonionic water-soluble polymer, and a water-soluble plasticizer; FC 2 comprises a cationic polymer and, optionally, a nonionic water-insoluble polymer; and the over coat comprises a nonionic water-soluble polymer. The second population of particulates comprises an alkaline agent and, optionally, a pH-stabilizing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of making oral pharmaceutical compositions that contain substantially crush resistant drug containing microparticles. The microparticles may contain an active pharmaceutical agent, a polymer and a plasticizer. The microparticles may be un-coated (so as to impart an immediate release profile) or coated so as to impart an extended release (ER), delayed release (DR) or delayed extended release (DER) profile. One or more of the populations of microparticles may be coated with a taste masking composition. The methods may produce oral compositions such as orally disintegrating tablets that contain one or more these types of microparticles in order to further customize the release profile. Also disclosed are the oral compositions, per se, and methods of using same for their intended purposes.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a solid immediate release pharmaceutical multi-particulate dosage form containing at least two different populations of particulates. In certain embodiments, the immediate release pharmaceutical dosage forms contain at least three different populations of multi-particulates. Each population of particulates is designed for a specific function to accomplish the desired combination of abuse deterrence and overdose protection.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a solid immediate release pharmaceutical particulate dosage form containing one population of particulates, and/or a solid immediate release pharmaceutical multi-particulate dosage form containing at least two different populations of particulates. In certain embodiments, the immediate release pharmaceutical dosage forms contain at least three different populations of multi-particulates. Each population of particulates is designed for a specific function to accomplish the desired combination of abuse deterrence and overdose protection.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of making oral pharmaceutical compositions that contain substantially crush resistant drug containing microparticles. The microparticles may contain an active pharmaceutical agent, a polymer and a plasticizer. The microparticles may be un-coated (so as to impart an immediate release profile) or coated so as to impart an extended release (ER), delayed release (DR) or delayed extended release (DER) profile. One or more of the populations of microparticles may be coated with a taste masking composition. The methods may produce oral compositions such as orally disintegrating tablets that contain one or more these types of microparticles in order to further customize the release profile. Also disclosed are the oral compositions, per se, and methods of using same for their intended purposes.

Abstract: Disclosed are solid oral pharmaceutical compositions that that are intended to provide protection against overdose and tampering, as well as abuse deterrence. The compositions contain a plurality of granules or multi-particulates. A first population of multi particulates contains an API or drug susceptible to abuse, a polymer matrix, and an outer coating that contains a cationic pH dependent polymer. These multi particulates also contain a plasticizer and a surfactant. A second population of multi particulates contains a viscosity building polymer and an alkaline buffering agent. Compositions may further include a disintegrant, and/or additional viscosity building polymers and/or alkaline buffering agents and/or ion exchange polymers. Also disclosed are the methods of making and using the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to twice daily sustained release pharmaceutical composition of paracetamol having an immediate release phase of paracetamol and a sustained release phase of paracetamol, said composition having unique and advantageous pharmacokinetic properties and a pharmaceutical composition comprising only a sustained release phase of paracetamol having unique and advantageous pharmacokinetic properties.

Abstract: In various embodiments of the present invention, a capsule is provided including a hydrophobic inner layer and at least one hydrophilic outer layer. The hydrophobic layer may include a hydrophilic component such as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) which may be fully encapsulated, partially encapsulated or part of an adsorption complex. Such capsules experience no or minimal cracking or breaking in the outer layer.

Abstract: Several embodiments of the present invention provide a capsule including a hydrophobic inner core layer and at least one hydrophilic outer layer. The outer layer may be seamless and may include at least one hygroscopic polyol and at least one polyol with a low hygroscopicity. The at least one outer layer may include at least one film or gel forming agent. Such capsules are stable and experience minimal or no degradation under accelerated stability conditions.

Abstract: In various embodiments of the present invention, a capsule is provided including a hydrophobic inner layer and at least one hydrophilic outer layer. The hydrophobic layer may include a hydrophilic component such as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) which may be fully encapsulated, partially encapsulated or part of an adsorption complex. Such capsules experience no or minimal cracking or breaking in the outer layer.