LYCOAT® oral dispersible films, Roquette's new enabling technology.

An easily formulated, high quality, orally dispersible film, which offers an entirely new set of benefits.

Other than the obvious drug delivery function, the new LYCOAT^® ORAL DISPERSIBLE FILMS dosage form enables an entire new set of benefits:

• A dosage form with instant dissolution in mouth and quick onset of action,
• A portable dosage form for people on the move,
• An amusing dosage format appealing to children,
• An easy-to-swallow dosage form for elderly people,
• An effective dosage form for challenging patients and even possible for an easy administration for veterinary uses,
• Printable information directly on the dosage form enabling brand identification and drug data or patient data literally on the dosage form,
• Potential for range extension in the life-cycle management of existing drugs.

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With Roquette’s proprietary LYCOAT® ORAL DISPERSIBLE FILMS dosage form, it is easy to formulate a high quality orally dispersible film with technology advantages: Simple and stable formulations Highly transparent and directly printable films   This concept of printable films can also be used in over-the-counter medications, oral care breath fresheners or even confectioneries!

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• AAPS 2007 Poster - Evaluation of a Novel Modified Starch Polymer in an Easy to Formulate Thin-film Drug Delivery System and Comparison with Some Marketed Formulations.