3K Egalet^® is a 3-component production model consisting of coat, a release matrix intermediately between a delay matrix and a lag built into the matrix resulting in release of the drug with a predetermined burst. The drug is contained in the inner (middle) layer of the matrix. The outer layers provide the predetermined delay in the drug release.

1. Egalet® tablet
2. Erosion of outer layer of matrix 
3. Release of drug

An animation illustrating the erosion and release from a time
release Egalet® tablet will be played by cliking on the following link

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