Preferred Label : Modified-release Hard Capsule Dosage Form;
NCIt related terms : Modified-release capsule, hard;
NCIt definition : Solid single-dose preparation consisting of a hard shell containing a solid or semi-solid
formulation, showing a rate, a place and/or a time of release different from that
of a conventional-release capsule. This deliberate modification is achieved by a special
formulation design and/or manufacturing method.;
Alternative definition : EDQM-HC: Solid single-dose preparation consisting of a hard shell containing a solid
or semi-solid formulation, showing a rate, a place and/or a time of release different
from that of a conventional-release capsule. This deliberate modification is achieved
by a special formulation design and/or manufacturing method. Hard modified-release
capsules are intended for oral use, and include prolonged-release, delayed-release
and pulsatile-release preparations. The generic term 'modified-release capsule, hard'
is used only when the more specific terms 'gastro-resistant capsule, hard' or 'prolonged-release
capsule, hard' do not apply.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL551533;
Codes from synonyms : 10217000;
Origin ID : C149663;
UMLS CUI : C5854782;
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