Chewing Gum Compositions Providing Rapid Release of Nicotine
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Abstract
Use of a nicotine-cellulose combination and a gum base for the preparation of a chewing gum composition for achieving a fast onset of nicotine effect after initiation of chewing the chewing gum composition by a subject. The chewing gum composition is preferably prepared by direct compression and it does not disintegrate during chewing. The invention also relates to chewing gum compositions comprising nicotine, which compositions provide a rapid release of nicotine.
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82 Claims
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1-58. -58. (canceled)
- 59. A chewing gum composition comprising a nicotine-cellulose combination and a gum base for achievement of a fast onset of action of nicotine after application of the chewing gum composition to the oral cavity of a subject.
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81. The method of claim 81 wherein the subject is identified as suffering from or susceptible to nicotine addiction.
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