Preferred Label : Diffusion Controlled Extended Release Dosage Form;
NCIt synonyms : Diffusion Controlled Extended Release; Diffusion Controlled XR; Diffusion Controlled ER; Diffusion Controlled Extended Release Dose Form; Diffusion-Controlled Extended-Release Dosage Form;
NCIt definition : A solid, semi-solid, solution or suspension covered with an outer permeable polymeric
membrane designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged
rate so as to reduce dosing frequency. Water permeates through the membrane to the
core to dissolve the ingredient(s) which subsequently exit the membrane at a rate
determined by their solubility and the thickness and porosity of the membrane.;
Origin ID : C42740;
UMLS CUI : C1707745;
Semantic type(s)
- concept_is_in_subset
