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Research Article

Optimization of acyclovir oral tablets based on gastroretention technology: Factorial design analysis and physicochemical characterization studies

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Pages 855-867 | Received 02 Oct 2010, Accepted 03 Dec 2010, Published online: 14 Mar 2011

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