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Nicotine lozenge and therapeutic method for smoking cessation

US5662920A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 1996
Grant dateSep 2, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2016

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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