Dosage delivery apparatus for improving user acceptance of oral supplements and medicaments and methods for manufacturing same

摘要

Disclosed herein are methods for improving user acceptance of an oral dosage form containing an active ingredient for use as a supplement and/or medicament by masking undesirous flavors, odors, tastes, smells, and/or palatability associated with certain active ingredients. A user may be a human and/or animal in need of a particular active ingredient. A preferred embodiment of the methods of the present invention may include: (1) selecting the oral dosage form; (2) incorporating an active ingredient into the oral dosage form; and (3) applying at least one substance to improve user acceptance of the oral dosage form. A substance to improve user acceptance of the oral dosage form may include a fragrance, flavorant, and/or appearance modification agent. Application of a substance to improve user acceptance and the organoleptic qualities of the oral dosage form may be accomplished by introducing the oral dosage form into a polishing and/or tumbler apparatus, washing the dosage form, and/or applying a coating to the oral dosage form. A preferred embodiment of the present invention improves user acceptance and the organoleptic qualities of the oral dosage form by suppressing unpleasant odors, flavors, taste, and/or palatability while not altering the physical parameters of the oral dosage form and being substantially more economical to produce. A preferred embodiment of the present invention may result in a substance to improve user acceptance being applied to the outer and/or inner surface of an oral dosage form.