Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a film forming blend of different acyl gellan gums with starch having similar textural and functional properties compared to gelatin. Films prepared using such blends have a high modulus and excellent strength and elongation. The present invention also relates to soft capsules prepared using such blends or films, which have good sealability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a film forming blend of different acyl gellan gums with starch having similar textural and functional properties compared to gelatin. Films prepared using such blends have a high modulus and excellent strength and elongation. The present invention also relates to soft capsules prepared using such blends or films, which have good sealability.

Abstract: This patent pertains to a tablet comprising as a binder a low amylose starch, which has been fully debranched using isoamylase and the method of making such tablet. Such binders are useful in any tabletting method, including direct compression, and can be used as a replacement for microcrystalline cellulose.

Abstract: A pH-dependent, controlled-release, drug delivery composition is described herein which includes:(a) a complex between poly(maleic diacid-alkyl vinyl ether) and polyvinylpyrrolidone, or their equivalents, and(b) an effective amount of a pharmaceutical medicament.

Abstract: A controlled release, drug-delivery tableted composition comprising, by weight, an uncrosslinked or crosslinked polymer of (a) about 5-40% of a vinyl amide, (b) about 10-70% of (meth)acrylic acid, (c) about 5-40% of a long chain alkyl (meth)acrylate or acrylamide, and (d) about 0-60% of a lower alkyl (meth)acrylate, and a pharmaceutical medicament.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fast drying iodine complex solution having film forming capability and skin substantivity which solution consists essentially of:(a) between 1 and 25 wt % polyvinyl pyrrolidone/iodine (PVP/I) complex;(b) between 5 and 15 wt % vinyl pyrrolidone/vinyl acetate copolymer (PVP/VA);(c) between 0.5 and 1.5 wt % non-plasticizing polyethylene glycol (PEG);(d) between 35 and 75 wt % C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkanol;(e) between 12 and 35 wt % deionized water and(f) between 0 and 2.5 wt % of 1-vinyl-3-(E)-ethylidene pyrrolidone, based on total composition.The invention also relates to the method of preparing the film forming solution which has a drying time of less than 5 minutes.

Abstract: A process for making a free-flowing, compressible powder by spraying a selected amount of an aqueous solution of polyvinylpyrrolidone onto a fluid bed containing a predetermined admixture of starch and polyvinylpyrrolidone therein, and drying. An active-containing tablet then is provided by adding an active material, optionally with a lubricant, to such powder, and compressing the admixture into a commercially acceptable tablet.