... edn, Rheinhold, New York Hogan, J.E (19 82) Int J Pharm Tech Prod Mfr 3, 17–20 Jordan, M.P., Easterbrook, M.G & Hogan, J.E (19 92) Proc 11th Int Pharmaceutical Technology Conf., Manchester Kent, D.J ... given by Lehmann (1989a) 2.3 POLYMERS FOR CONVENTIONAL FILM COATING The term conventional film coating has been used here to describe film coatings applied for reasons of improved product appearance, ... the purpose of the coating is to confer a modified release aspect on the dosage form An alternative term for conventional film coating, therefore, would be non-functional film coating 2.3.1 Cellulose...