Spansule capsules

Although the standard shape of capsules is the traditional, symmetrical, generally cylindrical shape, some manufacturers have employed distinctive proprietary shapes. Lilly s PulvuleR is designed with a characteristic body section that tapers to a bluntly pointed end. Smith Kline Beacham s SpansuleR capsule exhibits a characteristic taper at both the cap and body ends. [Pg.343]

Oral-5 mg 3 to 4 times/day by spansule capsule, usually one 15 mg capsule on arising crone 10 mg capsule every 12 hours. Do not administer in doses of more than 20 mg/day or for longer than 12 weeks. [Pg.1117]

Dextroamphetamine Dexedrine Spansule Capsule that allows some medication release immediately and the remainder released over time... [Pg.185]

Narcolepsy 5-60 mg/day (divided doses for tablet, once-daily morning dose for Spansule capsule)... [Pg.98]

Can give once-daily dosing with Spansule capsule or divided dosing with tablet (every 4 hours)... [Pg.98]

Capsules, sustained-release 5, 10, and 15 mg c-ii) Various, Dexedrine Spansules (GlaxoSmithKline)... [Pg.825]

In 1952, Smith, Kline and French introduced the stimulant Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate) for narcolepsy in the United States. It was manufactured as a Spansule, the first time-release capsule, which gradually released the drug over a period of time. [Pg.138]

Pellets in capsules Combid spansule Isopropamide, prochlorperazine... [Pg.30]

Coating Compazine Spansule Prochlorperazine Oral capsules Smith Kline Beecham... [Pg.580]

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