Gelatin capsule exhibiting reduced cross-linking
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Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions suitable for use in preparing gelatin capsules, to gelatin capsules exhibiting reduced cross-linking, and to methods of preparing such gelatin capsules.
Claims33
A composition comprising gelatin and a pharmaceutically acceptable sulfite compound, the composition being suitable for preparation of a pharmaceutical capsule shell.
A pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a fill material sealed in capsule shells, wherein the capsule shells comprise a sulfite compound, and wherein said sulfite compound is present in an amount sufficient to inhibit gelatin cross-linking and/or pellicle formation in the capsule shells upon storage of the dosage form.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.