Edible film formulations containing maltodextrin
US6740332B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/594
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Improved edible films for mucoadhesion are provided. The films include at least three types film forming agents other than pullulan, such as maltodextrins, hydrocolloids and fillers. Preferably, the maltodextrin has a dextrose equivalent of less than 20. Medicaments and other additive agents can also be incorporated into the edible films. In this regard, the edible films can be utilized to deliver or release the medicaments into an oral cavity, thereby providing effective oral treatment with respect to, for example, oral cleansing and breath freshening.
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