Over-coated chewing gum formulations
US6773716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G2200/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided. The product includes a coating having a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the coating that surrounds a center comprising a gum base. By chewing the product, the medicament or agent is released from the product. Continuing to chew the product creates a pressure within the buccal cavity forcing the agent or medicament directly into the systemic system of the individual through the oral mucosa contained in the buccal cavity. This greatly enhances the absorption of the drug into the systemic system as well as the bioavailability of the drug within the system.
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