EXTRUSION AND FREEZE-DRYING METHOD FOR PREPARING PARTICLES CONTAINING AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT

摘要

A method for preparing particles each of which consists of a carrier forming a matrix, and at least one active ingredient uniformly distributed throughout said matrix. The method comprises extrusion and freeze-drying steps, wherein 1) (a) at least one active ingredient, (b) a physiologically acceptable hydrophilic carrier, and (c) water are uniformly mixed to give a pasty mixture with a viscosity at room temperature (15-20 DEG C) of under 1 Pa.s; 2) the resulting uniform mixture is extruded and the extrudate is broken up into moist particles; 3) the resulting particles are frozen as they fall under their own weight into an inert gas stream at a below-zero temperature; and 4) said particles are freeze-dried.