Solid pharmaceutical formulations containing hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose

摘要: A solid pharmaceutical composition in which the carrier consists essentially of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, or hydroxypropylmethylcellulose admixed with up to about 20% ethylcellulose, is prepared by compressing a mixture comprising one therapeutic agent and powder has been humidified moisture content from 5 25% weight at low compression pressure. The obtained will release active ingredient contained therein evenly over prolonged period, e.g. 1 8 hours.