Oral transmucosal delivery
The present invention relates to an autoadhesive oral transmucosal delivery device for delivering a pharmaceutically active agent via mucosal tissues in the mouth. The invention also relates to the use of a hydrogel body in preparation of a medicament for oral transmucosal delivery. An autoadhesive...
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| Format | Patent |
| Language | English |
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03.12.2002
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| Summary: | The present invention relates to an autoadhesive oral transmucosal delivery device for delivering a pharmaceutically active agent via mucosal tissues in the mouth. The invention also relates to the use of a hydrogel body in preparation of a medicament for oral transmucosal delivery.
An autoadhesive oral transmucosal delivery device contains a pharmaceutically active agent which is delivered via mucosal tissues in the mouth. The device comprises a dry hydrogel polymer which autoadheres to the moist mucosal surface for a time sufficient for release of active agent to occur before becoming detached. |
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