In an aspect, a formulation is provided that comprises at least one active substance and at least one coat comprising Eudragit E (dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer), wherein the formulation is free of any active substance external to the coat. The formulation is effective in preventing significant dose dumping in alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverage(s). In another aspect, a formulation is provided that comprises a loading dose having at least one active substance, wherein the release of the at least one active substance shows a Point Of Divergence (POD), in a dissolution profile, with the loading dose representing a point in a timeline where the history of the dissolution or release rate changes from an onset of action to another set of points in the timeline represented by a controlled release. The formulation may be used for releasing up to about 55% of a total dose as a loading dose in order to manage pain.
