Spray composition with reduced dripping
US6565832B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P23/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aqueous-based sprayable composition comprises a therapeutic or palliative agent, water and a mixture of microcrystalline cellulose and alkali metal carboxyalkylcellulose. In one embodiment, the composition is a non-Newtonian nasal spray exhibiting a very rapid viscosity recovery upon removal of shear forces.
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