Abstract:
A process for preparing sodium acetylsalicylate (sodium aspirin) in the form of plate-like crystals by preparing a solution of sodium aspirin, transferring the solution to a crystallizer, agitating the solution while cooling the crystallizer, intermittently adding seed crystals as crystallization progresses, separating the crystals from the mother liquor, and drying in a fluid bed dryer.
Abstract:
Compositions are provided for the preparation of stable sodium aspirin tablets. The compositions comprise dry, crystalline sodium aspirin, an anhydrous binder that is unreactive to sodium aspirin and a hydrogenated animal or vegetable oil lubricant but lack the traditional tablet disintegrant. Tablets produced from these compositions can be stored for prolonged periods of time yet disintegrate in water at a rate comparable to that of ordinary aspirin.
Abstract:
Compositions for the prolonged reduction of gastric acidity. These compositions comprise one or more antacid compounds, a source of prostaglandin precursors and dietary fiber.
Abstract:
A sampling apparatus for obtaining a plurality of fluid samples particularly in connection with dissolution testing of various products. The apparatus includes a plurality of sampling containers (12) each having a chamber (26) therein for receipt of a fluid, and a drive device (60, 62, 64, 80) for simultaneously moving the plurality of sample containers to a sampling station. First fluid conduits (14) are provided for each of the sampling containers for conducting a fluid into each of the sampling containers when the sampling containers are positioned at the sampling station, and second fluid conduits (16) are provided for each of the sampling containers for withdrawing a sample fluid from each of the sampling containers when the sampling containers are positioned at the sampling station. Devices (82, 84) are provided for coupling the first and second fluid conduits with the chambers of each of the sampling containers when the sampling containers are positioned at the sampling station, such devices in addition being adapted to individually seal the chambers of each of the sampling chambers when the first and second fluid conduits are coupled thereto. In the preferred embodiment, each of the sampling containers also includes an agitation element (28) for agitating fluid introduced into the containers at the sampling station.
Abstract:
An apparatus (10) for use in spectroscopically analyzing properties of a plurality of test samples. The apparatus includes a support member (12) for stationarily supporting a plurality of test cells (14) containing test samples (16) to be analyzed and suitable devices for directing a beam of radiation successively at the test cells (14) and for then receiving output radiation from the test cells. The radiation directly (20) and detector devices (30) are mounted in fixed relationship to one another, and arranged with respect to the support member (12) so that when the beam of radiation from the radiation directing device (20) is directed onto one of the test cells (14), the radiation detector (30) will receive output radiation from the same cell. The radiation directing (20) and detector devices (30) are moved as a unit relative to the stationary test cells (14) in a manner so that the beam of radiation from the directing device (20) is directed sucessively at the plurality of test cells (14), whereby the radiation detector device (30) will then receive successively output radiation from the plrality of test cells (14). In this manner, analysis of the properties of a plurality of test samples may be quickly and efficiently made. Further, the fact that the test cells (14) are stationarily supported and the radiation directing (20) and detecting devices (30) are moved relative thereto is most advantageous in connection with spectroscopic analysis of flow through fluid test samples in which the sample fluid to be analyzed is continuously introduced into and withdrawn (17a, 17b) from the stationarily supported test cells.
Abstract:
Compositions for the prolonged reduction of gastric acidity. These compositions comprise one or more antacid compounds, a source of prostaglandin precursors and dietary fiber.
Abstract:
Des compositions à action prolongée de réduction de l'acidité gastrique comprennent un ou plusieurs composés antiacides, une source de précurseurs de prostaglandine et des fibres alimentaires.
Abstract:
Compositions are provided for the preparation of stable sodium aspirin tablets. The compositions comprise dry, crystalline sodium aspirin, an anhydrous binder that is unreactive to sodium aspirin and a hydrogenated animal or vegetable oil lubricant but lack the traditional tablet disintegrant. Tablets produced from these compositions can be stored for prolonged periods of time yet disintegrate in water at a rate comparable to that of ordinary aspirin.