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Method and preparation for administration to the mucosa of the oral or nasal cavity

US4250163A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1979
Grant dateFeb 10, 1981
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Expiry dateDec 13, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/38
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for administering a medicament which comprises adhering to the mucosa of the oral or nasal cavity a pharmaceutical preparation comprising PA1 (a) a water-swellable and mucosa-adhesive polymeric matrix comprising about 50 to about 95% by weight of a cellulose ether and about 50 to about 5% by weight of a homo- or copolymer of acrylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and PA1 (b) dispersed therein, a pharmaceutically effective amount of the medicament, said preparation releasing continuously the medicament at a controlled rate; and causing the released medicament to be absorbed through the mucosa or enterally; said mucosa-adhesive preparation; and process for said preparation.

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