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Coated chewing gum product and method of making

US7163705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2001
Grant dateJan 16, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/209
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for producing a coated chewing gum product with accelerated absorption of medicaments through oral mucosa, as well as the chewing gum product so produced, is obtained by using a xylitol or sorbitol coating, or by adding a water-soluble alkaline material, such as a bicarbonate salt, to the chewing gum center, a coating on the center, or both. Coatings made with sorbitol or xylitol or gum centers that include sodium bicarbonate are particularly preferred.

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