Pharmaceutical preparation applicable to mucosal surfaces and body tissues
US5955097A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P37/08
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a non water-soluble pharmaceutical carrier gel which adheres to mucosal surfaces and body tissues upon application and forms a film, providing protection and delivery of pharmaceutical to the site of application, surrounding body tissues, and bodily fluids. The gel comprises a volatile or diffusing nonaqueous solvent and at least one non-water-soluble alkyl cellulose or hydroxyalkyl cellulose. A bioadhesive polymer may also be added. The gel provides an effective residence time with ease of use.
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