| abstract |
The present invention is concerned with bioadhesive pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of an active ingredient, from 80% to 98.8% (w/w/) pre-gelatinized starch, and from 1% to 10% (w/w) of a hydrophilic matrix forming polymer, characterized in that the composition further comprises from 0.2% to 5% (w/w) alkaliC16-22alkyl fumarate as a lubricant; solid dosage forms such as tablets which are suitable for oral, nasal, rectal and vaginal administration; processes of preparing the compositions and solid dosage forms. |