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A Comparison of Delayed Release Film Coating Systems for Pharmaceutical Dosage FormsThis ADS was adapted from the CRS 2010 poster to evaluate and compare the dispersion properties, film properties and enteric performance at varying pH conditions, of four commercially available aqueous,delayed release film coating systems.
Acryl-EZE® Optimal Coating ParametersThis ADS was adapted from the 2000 AAPS poster outlining the optimum coating process parameters for Acryl-EZE dispersions.
Application of Acryl-EZE® 93F on Rabeprazole Sodium Tablets (20 mg) This ADS was adapted from the 2006 AAPS poster demonstrating the successful use of Acryl-EZE 93F19255, when applied onto rabeprazole sodium tablets.
Application of Powder Layering Technology and Aqueous Enteric CoatingThis ADS was adapted from the AAPS 2006 poster demonstrating the successful use of Acryl-EZE® 93F19255, when applied onto dry powder layered lansoprazole multiparticulates.
Aqueous Enteric Coating Application on Non-Banded Hard Gelatin Capsules This ADS was adapted from the 2006 AAPS poster that investigates the delayed release performance of Acryl-EZE® 93F19255, when applied onto omeprazole filled, hard gelatin capsules.
Controlled Permeability Films for Programmable Drug ReleaseThis ADS was adapated from the 2006 CRS poster investigating the influence of sodium alginate or hypromellose (HPMC) as pore formers in a delayed release film coating to achieve modified enteric drug release.
Enteric Coating of Tablets with Debossed LogosThis ADS was adapated from the 2004 CRS poster demonstrating how to successfully enteric coat tablets which contain a debossed logo.
Formulation and Process Considerations for Delayed Release Multi-Particulates of Esomeprazole Magnesium This ADS was adapted from the 2008 AAPS poster. The objective of this study was to investigate and establish an application process for an enteric coating system, Acryl-EZE®, aqueous acrylic enteric system, on an esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate (40 mg) multi-particulate system.
Investigation of a Modified USP Disintegration Test Method for Enteric Coated TabletsThis ADS was adapted from a poster presented at AAPS – Nov 2005. The ADS outlines the method and rationale for the analysis of enteric-coated dosage forms in intermediate acidic pH conditions (pH 4.5).
New Coating Process for the Application of Enteric Coatings to Small Tablet SamplesThis ADS was adapted from the 2005 AAPS poster investigating the rapid application of an aqueous enteric coating system onto very small batch sizes of tablets using a novel coating process technology, the SUPERCELL™ process from Niro.
Performance Characteristics of Acryl-EZE®This ADS was adapted from the 2001 CRS poster comparing the performance of the Acryl-EZE fully formulated system versus a multiple step dispersion preparation of Eudragit L100-55.
Preparation of Robust, Enteric-Coated Dosage Forms Utilizing Acryl-EZE®This ADS was adapted from the 2002 AAPS poster providing solutions for the application of aluminum lake pigmented Acryl-EZE formulations onto various actives, to provide stable, reproducible drug release.
Preparation of Stable, Gastro-Resistant Diclofenac Sodium Tablets, Utilizing Optimized Film-Coating Combinations with Acryl-EZE®This ADS was adapted from the 2003 CRS poster demonstrating how to reduce your overall coating process time and achieve drug product stability, by incorporating pigments directly into the Acryl-EZE enteric film layer.
Preparation of an Enteric Dosage Form with a Water-Dispersible Acrylic Film Coating FormulationThis ADS was adapted from the 2001 AAPS poster providing stability information for the Acryl-EZE® formulation as well as Acryl-EZE, enteric-coated aspirin tablets.
Production-Scale Process and Performance Comparison of Two Fully-Formulated Aqueous Enteric Coating SystemsThis ADS was adapted from the 2001 AAPS poster summarizing the production scale evaluation of Acryl-EZE® and Sureteric® for coating process, enteric protection, and finished product stability.
The Effect of Superdisintegrant on Acid Resistance of Enteric Coated TabletsThis ADS was adapted from the 2005 AAPS poster investigating the influence of superdisintegrant type and level on the performance of two enteric coated tablet formulations.
The Influence of Gastric Media (In-Vitro) on the Performance of Delayed Release Proton Pump Inhibitor Dosage FormsThis ADS was adapated from the 2005 AAPS poster investigating the enteric performance of aqueous enteric-coated tablet formulations containing proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) in bio-relevant media, which better simulates the gastric environment of a patient on a multiple dose regimen of PPI’s.
The Influence of Plasticizer Type and Concentration on Acid Resistance of Tablets Coated with a New Aqueous Delayed Release Film Coating SystemThis ADS was adapted from the 2007 CRS poster investigating the influence of plasticizer type and concentration on acid resistance, when added to Acryl-EZE® 93A, aqueous delayed-release (DR) film coating systems.
Acryl-EZE® 93A Product InformationFeatures and benefits of the Acryl-EZE 93A series of aqueous, acrylic enteric delayed release coating systems.
Acryl-EZE® Enteric Coating StabilityThis product data sheet provides stability information for Acryl-EZE coated, delayed release aspirin tablets, at ambient and accelerated storage conditions.
Acryl-EZE® MP Product InformationFeatures and benefits of the Acryl-EZE MP series of aqueous, acrylic enteric delayed release coating systems.
Acryl-EZE® Product StabilityThis product data-sheet provides stability information for reconstituted Acryl-EZE powder formulations at ambient and accelerated storage conditions.
Acryl-EZE® Coating ParametersRecommended coating process parameters for Acryl-EZE in laboratory, pilot, and production scale coating pans.
Acryl-EZE® MP Coating ParametersRecommended coating process parameters for Acryl-EZE MP in laboratory and pilot scale fluid bed coaters.
Acryl-EZE® 93A Preparation and Use SheetOutline of the recommended dispersion mixing procedures, coating levels, and cleaning guidelines for the Acryl-EZE 93A series.
Acryl-EZE® MP Preparation and Use SheetOutline of the recommended dispersion mixing procedures, coating levels, and cleaning guidelines for Acryl-EZE MP.
Acryl-EZE® Preparation and Use SheetOutline of the recommended dispersion mixing procedures, coating levels, and cleaning guidelines for Acryl-EZE.
Acryl-EZE® Product Information BrochureIntroduction to the Acryl-EZE platform of delayed release coating systems.
Evaluation of the Enteric Performance of Lansoprazole Mini-Tabs Coated in a Perforated PanThe focus of this study was to investigate the potential of successful manufacture and enteric coating of lansoprazole mini-tabs using methacrylic acid co-polymers in a perforated pan. Along with other findings, this study will show that the mechanical strength of the mini-tabs significantly improved upon application of a seal-coat.
Investigation of Enteric Coating of Min-tabs Using a Perforated Pan or a Fluid-bed MachineIn this study the feasibility of using a perforated coating pan was evaluated and compared to a fluid-bed machine. Differences between the two processes, in terms of coated tablet appearance, physical properties and enteric protection were studied.
The Influence of Plasticizer Type and Concentration on Acid Resistance of Tablets Coated with Acryl-EZE® 93AThis poster reprint investigates the influence of plasticizer type and concentration on acid resistance, when added to Acryl-EZE 93A, aqueous delayed-release (DR) film coating systems.
