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Solid single-dose preparation consisting of a tablet coated with one or more layers of mixtures of various substances such as sugars and waxes. To the coating colouring matter, flavouring substances and active substance(s) may be added. The thickness of the coating is greater than that of a film-coated tablet. Coated tablets have a smooth surface. They are intended for oral use. When the coating dissolves or disintegrates the active substance(s) is (are) released into the gastrointestinal fluid at a rate depending essentially on its intrinsic properties (conventional release).
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