Abstract: An omeprazole delayed release tablet comprises a core and an enteric coating over the core. The core consists essentially of omeprazole, lactose, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearate, and sodium stearyl fumarate. The enteric coating over the core consists essentially of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) acetate succinate, triethyl citrate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, monoethanol amine, and less than 500 ppm of residual ammonium hydroxide.

Abstract: A benzimidazole formulation which lacks an intermediate layer and yet which is stable both during storage and during the passage through the stomach, and which has low levels of residual volatile excipients, including but not limited to residual alkalinizing agents and/or residual solvents.

Abstract: A benzimidazole formulation which lacks an intermediate layer and yet which is stable both during storage and during the passage through the stomach, and which has low levels of residual volatile excipients, including but not limited to residual alkalinizing agents and/or residual solvents.

Abstract: The invention provides a delivery device for the delayed release of an active agent in the gastrointestinal tract comprising a core, comprising an active agent; a first outer coating, comprising a relatively hydrophobic substantially water insoluble polymer having substantially water insoluble hydrophilic particles embedded therein; and a first inner coating layer, comprising an agent that can cause the dissolution of at least one of the water insoluble components of the outer coating, and optionally a water soluble polymer, such that the insoluble particles in the outer coating, upon absorption of liquid, form channels leading to the inner coating layer, thus enabling the dissolution thereof, whereby the agents contained therein are released to cause the dissolution and/or degradation (destruction) of the outer coating, and the release of the pharmaceutically acceptable active agent from the core of the device.

Abstract: A benzimidazole formulation which lacks an intermediate layer and yet which is stable both during storage and during the passage through the stomach, and which has low levels of residual volatile excipients, including but not limited to residual alkalinizing agents and/or residual solvents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a controlled absorption formulation in which modified release of the active ingredient preferentially occurs in the lower gastrointestinal tract, including the colon. The formulation supports a significantly higher bioavailability of the active ingredient in the body of the subject than that can be achieved from the currently used conventional formulation, such that therapeutically significant plasma levels of statin are maintained for an extended period after administration. The formulation preferably features a core, a subcoat surrounding the core comprising at least one water soluble hydrophilic carrier and an outer coating. The core is optionally and preferably in the form of a tablet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a controlled absorption formulation in which modified release of active ingredient preferentially occurs in the lower gastrointestinal tract, including the colon. The formulation supports a significantly higher bioavailability of the active ingredient into the body of the subject than can be achieved from the currently used conventional formulation, such that therapeutically significant plasma levels of statin are maintained for an extended period after administration. The formulation preferably features a core over which an outer coating is layered. The core is optionally and preferentially in the form of a tablet.

Abstract: The invention provides a delivery device for the delayed release of an active agent in the gastrointestinal tract comprising a core, comprising an active agent; a first outer coating, comprising a relatively hydrophobic substantially water insoluble polymer having substantially water insoluble hydrophilic particles embedded therein; and a first inner coating layer, comprising an agent that can cause the dissolution of at least one of the water insoluble components of the outer coating, and optionally a water soluble polymer, such that the insoluble particles in the outer coating, upon absorption of liquid, form channels leading to the inner coating layer, thus enabling the dissolution thereof, whereby the agents contained therein are released to cause the dissolution and/or degradation (destruction) of the outer coating, and the release of the pharmaceutically acceptable active agent from the core of the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a localized controlled absorption formulation of a statin in which rapid release of the active ingredient preferentially occurs in the lower gastrointestinal tract including the colon. The formulation provides significantly higher blood level concentration and bioavailability of the active ingredient in the body of a subject as compared to the bioavailability achieved from the currently available conventional formulations The blood levels are maintained for a significantly longer period of time as compared with currently available conventional formulations. The formulation preferably includes a core, over which an outer coating is layered. The core preferably includes a burst controlling agent and optionally a disintegrant. The outer coating includes a water insoluble polymer and at least one water permeable agent allowing entry of water into said core, the water permeable agent comprising hydrophilic particulate matter. The core is preferably in the form of a tablet.