Patent · US Expired

Nicotine-containing pharmaceutical compositions giving a rapid transmucosal absorption

US6676959B1 · kind B1 · utility

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5References

89Claims

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Assignee

Pharmacia AB · SE

Inventors

Sven-Borje Andersson
Tomas Landh · Lund, SE
Stefan Jonn · Helsingborg, SE
Stefan Gruden · Helsingborg, SE
Nils-Olof Lindberg · Malmö, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 11, 2001
Grant date	Jan 13, 2004
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 11, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61P25/34
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Formulations of nicotine for use in nicotine replacement therapy. The formulations are intended for application in the oral cavity where upon the uptake of nicotine mainly takes place through the buccal mucosa. The formulations essentially comprise apolar, polar and surface-active components. The formulations may be administered in combination with other nicotine formulations.

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