#$%^&*AU2009243408B220120119.pdf#####ABSTRACT A controlled release preparation wherein the release of active ingredient is controlled, which releases an active ingredient for an extended period of time by 5 staying or slowly migrating in the gastrointestinal tract, is provided by means such as capsulating a tablet, granule or fine granule wherein the release of active ingredient is controlled and a gel-forming polymer. Said tablet, granule or fine granule has a 10 release-controlled coating-layer formed on a core particle containing an active ingredient. 21291001 (GHMatters) 25/11/09