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Bioerodable film for delivery of pharmaceutical compounds of mucosal surfaces

US6159498A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 1998
Grant dateDec 12, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2018

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to 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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