Novel devices for the controlled release of active materials especially pharmaceutical are formed from at least two interpenetrating pieces. The male piece is water swellable and swells to disengage the female piece. The female piece is preferably formed from a thermoplastic, e.g. LDPE or from a soluble material such as gelatin which is rendered impermeable by an external coating of a hydrophobic material such as PVC. The devices find particular application as oral dosage forms for use in man.
用于控制活性物质(尤其是药物)释放的新型装置由至少两个相互渗透的部件组成。公件可遇
水膨胀,膨胀后可脱离母件。母片最好由热塑性塑料(如低密度聚
乙烯)或可溶性材料(如明胶)制成,通过在母片外部涂上一层疏
水性材料(如聚
氯乙烯)使其具有防渗透性。这种装置特别适用于人的口服剂型。