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Disintegrable oral films

US8871243B2 · kind B2 · utility

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34Claims

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Assignee

Novartis AG · CH

Inventors

Christopher Edward Fankhauser · Eagle, US
Greg Slominski · Valparaiso, US
Stephan Meyer · Worb, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 19, 2011
Grant date	Oct 28, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 19, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

A water soluble film that is disintegrable in the oral cavity to deliver an active agent is provided. The disintegrable film includes at least one water soluble polymer and an active agent. Also provided are methods for preparing the disintegrable oral film and for using the disintegrable film to administer an effective dosage of an active agent into the oral cavity for absorption through the oral mucosa. According to certain embodiments, the disintegrable film includes at least one water soluble polymer and a nicotine active.

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