Multi-particulate pharmaceutical composition, the particles having a particle size of between 2.2 and 4 mm, preferably 2.5 to 3.1 mm and most preferably about 2.8 mm, each particle comprising: (a) a core containing or carrying at least one pharmaceutically active agent and (b) at least one layer showing adhesion and/or being crushable in the colon comprising (i) one or more poly(meth)acrylates, and (ii) non-porous inert lubricant, selected from the group consisting of stearates, kaolin, pharmaglass, talcum and mixtures thereof.