NOVEL DOSAGE FORM OF PALIPERIDONE AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME

摘要

The present invention relates to an extended release composition of paliperidone for oral administration comprising paliperidone and at least one matrixing agent. The said extended release composition maintains desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged period of time and thereby reduces the side effects resulting due to excess drug blood plasma concentration. Further, the invention also relates to process for the preparation of an extended release oral composition of paliperidone.