PREGABALIN GR TABLETS
The present invention relates to a gastroretentive tablet comprising pregabalin, an acrylic acid polymer, one or more swellable polymers, and other pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. It further relates to a process for the preparation of same.
1 . A gastroretentive tablet comprising pregabalin, an acrylic acid polymer, one or more swellable polymers, and other pharmaceutically acceptable excipients.
2 . The gastroretentive tablet according to claim 1 , wherein the swellable polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene oxide, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, cross linked polyvinylpyrrolidone, and combinations thereof.
3 . The gastroretentive tablet according to claim 1 , wherein the other pharmaceutically acceptable excipients are selected from diluents, binders, disintegrants, glidants, lubricants, and coloring agents.
4 . A process for the preparation of a gastroretentive tablet comprising pregabalin, an acrylic acid polymer, one or more swellable polymers, and other pharmaceutically acceptable excipients selected from diluents, binders, disintegrants, glidants, lubricants, and coloring agents, wherein the process comprises the conventional methods of dry granulation, wet granulation, or direct compression.