RESUMO
Sustained release film coated tablets containing dexchlorpheniramine maleate were prepared in such a structure as two-third of drug were dispersed in Eudragit RS 100 to form insoluble matrix that gradually releases drug by diffusional mechanism, the rest was dispersed in the immediate release part. The core tablets were compressed by a wet granulation process and the film coated tablets by a routine film coating process with Eudragit E suspension. The formed coated tablets have suitable technical characteristics. The third formulation with Eudragit RS- drug ratio 2:1 has got the dissolution extent and the release rate in vitro similar to those of Polaramine 6mg repetabs. They also meet the requirements invitro release rate versus time for sustained release capsules containing Chlorpheniramine maleate by USP XXIII. Therefore, these film coated tablets with dexchlorpheniramine maleate may be candidates for a sustained release dosage form