GastroDose

SyncroDose™ is a novel enabling technology that uses Penwest's unique TIMERx® patented agglomerated hydrophilic matrix system.

SyncroDose is the first technology that offers a variety of predetermined lag times, that can control when and where a drug is released, followed by a variety of customized drug-release profiles to include immediate and controlled release.

Some of the disease states that may benefit from chronotherapy are:  
  • Arthritis (Rheumatoid
         and Osteo)
  • Asthma
  • Immunologic Disorders
  •       - Allergy
          - Inflammation

  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Gastroenterologic
  •       Disorders
  • Neurologic Disorders
  •       - Pain
          - Sleep Disorders

  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Cancer
  • It's about when...
    SyncroDose works with the body's biological clock to customize the delivery of drug, reduce dose and improve efficacy
    It's about where...
    Different SyncroDose formulations provide the ability to deliver the drug to different sites within the gastro-intestinal tract

    View Case Study One


    View Case Study Two


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