In one aspect the present invention is directed to a method of making a controlled release solid dosage form having an ethylcellulose coating layer which layer comprises a coalescing agent which is an organic ester having an HLB Value of from 3 to 8. The use of such coalescing agent permits the formation of an effective controlled release coating without the need for a further curing step after the coating process. In other aspects this invention relates to an aqueous dispersion useful in such method as well as to the coated dosage form produced.
