Chewable preparation containing a decongestant.

摘要

An oral decongestant composition comprising an aminophenylalkanol vasoconstrictor in a solid chewable matrix of pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier ingredients, and wherein the aminophenylalkanol vasoconstrictor is present in the form of a pre-complex with a polymeric polycarboxylate, the pre-complex being dissociatable in a media having a pH in the range from 4.5 to 6.8 with release of the aminophenylalkanol vasoconstrictor. The oral decongestant composition displays improved absorption characteristics and higher patient compliance.