Water soluble film for oral administration with instant wettability
US5948430A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q11/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition containing therapeutic agents and/or breath freshening agents for use in the oral cavity is disclosed. The carrier comprises water-soluble polymers in combination with certain ingredients and provides a therapeutic and/or cosmetic effect. The film is coated and dried utilizing existing coating technology and exhibits instant wettability followed by rapid dissolution/disintegration upon administration in the oral cavity.
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