AU745682B2 - Rapidly disintegrating methylcellulose tablets - Google Patents

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AU745682B2
AU745682B2 AU91146/98A AU9114698A AU745682B2 AU 745682 B2 AU745682 B2 AU 745682B2 AU 91146/98 A AU91146/98 A AU 91146/98A AU 9114698 A AU9114698 A AU 9114698A AU 745682 B2 AU745682 B2 AU 745682B2
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Naresh I. Metha
Priyashri Nayak
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    • A61K9/0056—Mouth soluble or dispersible forms; Suckable, eatable, chewable coherent forms; Forms rapidly disintegrating in the mouth; Lozenges; Lollipops; Bite capsules; Baked products; Baits or other oral forms for animals
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