Nicotine containing stimulant unit
US5733574A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0056
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a saliva-soluble stimulant unit comprising an active ingredient in a gel, wherein the gel is prepared by gelling a water-binding gelling agent, and the active ingredient comprises nicotine or alkaloid having the same direction of activity, said unit having a texture profile, with parameter values of firmness, hardness, brittleness, adhesiveness, elasticity and cohesiveness within given ranges; a disintegration time within the range 5-60 minutes; and a nicotine content from 0.5 to 10 mg.
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