Time release (slow release) is a type of dosage form which is designed to release the active ingredients at a predetermined rate in order to maintain a constant concentration for a specific period of time with minimum side effects. It denotes a dietary supplement preparation in a capsule containing numerous tiny pellets with different coatings that release their ingredients steadily over a long period.
Advantages of sustained release dosage forms
1) The frequency of taking health food is reduced.
2) The blood level oscillation characteristic after taking SR products is reduced.
3) Better control of dietary supplement absorption can be attained
4) Maximizing availability with minimum dose, improve the efficiency of health food in promoting health
5) Economy.
