Controlled release pharmaceutical composition of venlafaxine hydrochloride, and process for preparation thereof

摘要

Disclosed is a controlled release pharmaceutical composition of venlafaxine hydrochloride comprising an inert core on which is applied a layer consisting of the active principle venlafaxine hydrochloride, and a lipophilic coating comprising a lipophilic compound and a hardening agent, wherein said lipophilic compound is selected from the group consisting of fatty acids with from 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof. Also disclosed is a process of preparation of said pharmaceutical composition.