RAPIDLY DISPERSING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING EFFERVESCENT AGENTS

摘要

A novel method is provided for enhancing dispersion of drug-containing particles in an aqueous medium. According to this method, a solid dosage form of the drug is provided having incorporated therein a dispersion-enhancing amount of an effervescent agent wherein (a) the dosage form is adapted for swallowing without prior disintegration in water or in the mouth, and (b) the amount of the effervescent agent is not sufficient to substantially enhance disintegration of the dosage form in the aqueous medium.