Enteric coated multiparticulate composition with proteinaceous subcoat
A multiparticulate composition includes a plurality of individual enteric coated cores containing one or more terpene-based active ingredients and having a continuous proteinaceous subcoating layer covering the individual cores and separating the individual cores from their respective enteric coatings. The continuous proteinaceous subcoating layer prevents volatile terpene-based active ingredients from leaving the core, even when the core is heated during processing or stored for long periods above room temperature. The multiparticulate composition may be used to treat gastrointestinal disorders.
1. A method of treating a gastrointestinal disorder in a human subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a multiparticulate dosage form composition in an effective amount to treat a gastrointestinal disorder in the subject, the composition comprising a plurality of individual enteric coated cores containing one or more terpene-based active ingredients and a continuous proteinaceous subcoating layer covering the individual cores and separating the individual cores from their respective enteric coatings;
the continuous proteinaceous subcoating layer being effective to prevent the terpene-based active ingredient(s) from substantially penetrating through the subcoating layer and contacting the enteric coating when stored at a temperature of 40 degrees C. and 75% relative humidity from between 1 day to 30 days; and
the continuous proteinaceous subcoating layer being 3.5% w/w to 35% w/w of the individual enteric coated cores.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein administering is performed enterally.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein administering is performed orally.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more terpene-based active ingredients include L-menthol from an at least 80% pure L-menthol source dissolved in a terpene-containing essential oil.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more terpene-based active ingredients include both L-menthol and caraway oil.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more terpene-based active ingredients include L-menthol from an at least 80% pure L-menthol source dissolved in peppermint oil.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more terpene-based active ingredients include both peppermint oil and caraway oil.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more terpene-based active ingredients include both L-menthol and epigallocatechin gallate.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more terpene-based active ingredients include L-menthol from an at least 80% pure L-menthol source dissolved in an essential oil.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the enteric coated cores are spheroidal and not more than 3 mm in diameter.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more terpene-based active ingredients include both peppermint oil and caraway oil.
12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the proteinaceous subcoating layer is a dried proteinaceous gel.
13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the proteinaceous subcoating layer is a gelatin film.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the gelatin film forms a continuous layer of gelatin substantially surrounding the core.
15. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gastrointestinal disorder is at least one of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and functional dyspepsia.
16. The method of claim 1 , wherein the individual enteric coated cores are spheroidal and have a diameter of 0.1 mm to 3 mm.
17. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cores independently disperse in the subject's stomach after oral ingestion and travel through the stomach without releasing more than 10% of the terpene-based active ingredient(s) therein.
18. The method of claim 1 , wherein:
the gastrointestinal disorder is at least one of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and functional dyspepsia;
the composition is orally administered to the subject;
the cores are spheroidal and have a diameter of 0.1 mm to 2.5 mm;
the cores independently disperse in the subject's stomach after oral ingestion and travel through the stomach without releasing more than 10% of the terpene-based active ingredient(s) therein; and
the proteinaceous subcoating layer is a gelatin film that forms a continuous coating of gelatin substantially surrounding the core.
19. A method of treating a gastrointestinal disorder in a human subject, the method comprising orally administering to the subject a multiparticulate dosage form comprising an effective amount of a plurality of individual enteric coated L-menthol-containing particulates that independently disperse in the subject's stomach after oral ingestion and travel through the stomach without substantially releasing the L-menthol therein, the individual particulates comprising (a) a solid spheroidal core containing L-menthol, (b) a proteinaceous subcoating over core, and (c) an enteric coating over the proteinaceous subcoating; wherein the material forming the proteinaceous subcoating substantially prevents L-menthol from permeating the enteric coating prior to oral administration; the proteinaceous subcoating being 3.5% w/w to 35% w/w of the individual enteric coated L-menthol-containing particulates.
20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the L-menthol is from an at least 80% pure L-menthol source.
21. The method of claim 19 , wherein the L-menthol is from peppermint oil.
22. The method of claim 19 , wherein the L-menthol is from an at least 80% pure L-menthol source dissolved in peppermint oil.
23. The method of claim 19 , wherein the L-menthol is present in the core in combination with caraway oil.
24. The method of claim 19 , wherein the L-menthol is from peppermint oil and the peppermint oil is present in the core in combination with caraway oil.
25. The method of claim 19 , wherein the L-menthol is from an at least 80% pure L-menthol source dissolved in an essential oil.
26. The method of claim 19 , wherein the particulates are spheroidal and have a diameter of 0.1 mm to 3 mm.
27. The method of claim 19 , wherein the proteinaceous subcoating layer is a dried proteinaceous gel.
28. The method of claim 19 , wherein the proteinaceous subcoating is a gelatin film.
29. The method of claim 19 , wherein the gelatin film forms a continuous layer of gelatin substantially surrounding the core.
30. The method of claim 19 , wherein the gastrointestinal disorder is at least one of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and functional dyspepsia.
31. The method of claim 19 , wherein:
the gastrointestinal disorder is at least one of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and functional dyspepsia;
the particulates are spheroidal and have a diameter of 0.1 mm to 2.5 mm; and
the proteinaceous subcoating is a gelatin film that forms a continuous coating of gelatin substantially surrounding the core.
32. The method of claim 19 , wherein:
the gastrointestinal disorder is at least one of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and functional dyspepsia;
the particulates are spheroidal and have a diameter of 0.1 mm to 2.5 mm;
the particulates independently disperse in the subject's stomach after oral ingestion and travel through the stomach without releasing more than 10% of the terpene-based active ingredient(s) therein; and
the proteinaceous subcoating is a gelatin film that forms a continuous coating of gelatin substantially surrounding the core and is effective to prevent the L-menthol from substantially penetrating the subcoating and contacting the enteric coating when stored at a temperature of 40 degrees C. and 75% relative humidity from between 1 day to 30 days.