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Bioerodable film for delivery of pharmaceutical compounds to mucosal surfaces

US5800832A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 1996
Grant dateSep 1, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water-soluble, bioerodable pharmaceutical delivery device for application to mucosal surfaces. The device comprises an adhesive layer and a non-adhesive backing layer, and the pharmaceutical may be provided in either or both layers. Upon application, the device adheres to the mucosal surface, providing drug delivery and protection to the treatment site.

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