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Nicotine lozenge and therapeutic method for smoking cessation

US5549906A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 1993
Grant dateAug 27, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/34
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for smoking cessation therapy is described that utilizing an improved nicotine lozenge to satisfy transient craving. The lozenge contains nicotine, a nonnutritive sweetener and an absorbent excipient.

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