| abstract |
The present invention relates to a modified release composition of at least one form of venlafaxine, which is a delayed controlled release composition. The composition comprises a core comprising at least one form of venlafaxine selected from the group consisting of venlafaxine, an active metabolite of venlafaxine, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of venlafaxine, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of an active metabolite of venlafaxine, and combinations thereof, less than 10% of a gelling agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The composition further comprises a modified release coating which substantially surrounds the core which provides a delayed controlled release of the at least one form of venlafaxine. |