sustained-release preparations

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formulations of medicines which limit their solubility so that they are delivered at a slow but steady rate into the blood supply. Includes oral preparations in the form of reticular bullets of metal or ceramic and slow-release granules, intramuscular injection of slowly soluble substances, e.g. procaine penicillin, or drugs suspended in oil or in tablets, usually deposited under the skin. Microsyringes, described as osmotic pumps, are also being used for the pulsatile delivery of hormones over a long period.

sustained-release preparations-r. p. for bloat control

capsules containing anti-foaming agents or ionophores are administered by mouth.

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