Method and apparatus for dispensing a composition
First Claim
1. A pharmaceutical dispenser comprising:
- a tube including an open end and defining a space filled with a single dosage unit of a composition;
an applicator including a first end removably coupled to the open end of the tube and a longitudinal portion defining at least one aperture; and
a removable cover extending longitudinally and defining a bore surrounding the longitudinal portion of the applicator.
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Abstract
A pharmaceutical dispenser including a tube having an open end and a space filled with a composition, and an applicator including a first end removably coupled to the open end of the tube and a longitudinal portion with at least one aperture is described. The dispenser can also include a removable cover extending longitudinally and having a bore surrounding the longitudinal portion of the applicator. The composition may be an anal medication. A single dosage unit of the composition is usually contained in the tube, and the tube, applicator, and cover are disposable after use. Methods of using the dispenser include squeezing the tube, allowing the composition to exit the aperture of the applicator, and applying the composition to a target area.
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24 Claims
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1. A pharmaceutical dispenser comprising:
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a tube including an open end and defining a space filled with a single dosage unit of a composition;
an applicator including a first end removably coupled to the open end of the tube and a longitudinal portion defining at least one aperture; and
a removable cover extending longitudinally and defining a bore surrounding the longitudinal portion of the applicator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A kit for application of anal medication, the kit comprising:
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a tube including an open end and defining a space filled with a single dosage unit of a composition;
an applicator including a first end configured to mate with the open end of the tube and a longitudinal portion defining at least one aperture; and
a sealed package defining an interior sized to accommodate the tube and the applicator. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for dispensing a pharmaceutical, comprising:
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providing a tube including an open end and defining a space filled with a composition;
removing a cap from the open end of the tube;
mating a first end of an applicator with the open end of the tube; and
dispensing the composition through an aperture defined by a longitudinal portion of the applicator onto a target area. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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