Compressed tablet containing delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol, method for its manufacture and use of such tablet in oral treatment

Abstract

The present invention relates to compressed tablets for peroral delivery of the cannabinoid Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). More particularly, the invention provides a compressed tablet having a tablet weight of 25-1000 mg, said tablet being composed of: compressed tablet containing delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol, method for its manufacture and use of such tablet in oral treatment 30-90 wt % of a granulate; 10-70 wt % of lactose; and 0-30 wt % of other tablet excipients; wherein the granulate contains: a. 2-5 wt % of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol; b. 2-20 wt % of sucrose fatty acid mono-ester; c. 50-96 wt % of lactose; d. 0.05-0.6 wt % of antioxidant; and e. 0-25 wt % of other granulate excipients. The compressed tablets according to the invention can conveniently be used in the treatment of spasticity and pain caused by multiple sclerosis, neurophatic pain, chronic pain, behavioral disturbance by Alzheimer's disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, peripheral neuropathy, neurogenic pain, nociceptive pain and nausea. The invention further provides a method for the manufacture of the compressed tablets.

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