Bioadhesive pharmaceutical carrier
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1. A teething gel consisting essentially from about 5 to 10% benzocaine;
- 5 to 20% NaCMC;
an agent selected from the group consisting of 5 to 20% xanthan gum and 10 to 20% sodium alginate and a diluent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol and polyethylene glycol with glycerine wherein the percentages are by percent weight of the teething gel and optionally there may be added to said teething gel an effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient selected from the group consisting of acidifying agents, antimicrobial preservatives, antioxidants, buffering agents, colorings, flavors, sweetener and mixtures thereof.
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Abstract
Bioadhesive pharmaceutical carrier consisting essentially of a polymer blend of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and xanthan gum or sodium alginate. The invention also provides for a method of control releasing a pharmaceutical active comprising incorporating an active into the bioadhesive pharmaceutical carrier. The invention is particularly adaptable for oral use and teething gels.
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1. A teething gel consisting essentially from about 5 to 10% benzocaine;
- 5 to 20% NaCMC;
an agent selected from the group consisting of 5 to 20% xanthan gum and 10 to 20% sodium alginate and a diluent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol and polyethylene glycol with glycerine wherein the percentages are by percent weight of the teething gel and optionally there may be added to said teething gel an effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient selected from the group consisting of acidifying agents, antimicrobial preservatives, antioxidants, buffering agents, colorings, flavors, sweetener and mixtures thereof. - View Dependent Claims (8)
- 5 to 20% NaCMC;
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2. A teething gel consisting essentially of from about 5 to 10% benzocaine;
- 5 to 15% glycerine;
5 to 20% NaCMC;
5 to 20% xanthan gum; and
35 to 75% polyethylene glycol wherein the percentages are by percent weight of the teething gel and optionally there may be added to said teething gel an effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient selected from the group consisting of acidifying agents, antimicrobial preservatives, antioxidants, buffering agents, colorings, flavors, sweeteners and mixtures thereof. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
- 5 to 15% glycerine;
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3. A teething gel consisting essentially from about 5 to 10% benzocaine;
- 5 to 20% NaCMC;
10 to 20% sodium alginate; and
a diluent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol and polyethylene glycol with glycerine wherein the percentages are by percent weight of the teething gel and optionally there may be added to said teething gel an effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient selected from the group consisting of acidifying agents, antimicrobial preservatives, antioxidants, buffering agents, colorings flavors, sweetener and mixtures thereof. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7)
- 5 to 20% NaCMC;
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12. A method for adhering a local anesthetic to the moist membranes of the lips and mouth area or gums of a teething child for affording a continued release of anesthetic for over 180 minutes at the moist site of application consisting essentially of:
(a) applying to the moist membranes a teething gel containing from about 5 to 10% benzocaine;
5 to 20% NaCMC; and
agent selected from the group consisting of 5 to 20% xanthan gum and 10 to 20% sodium alginate and a diluent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol and polyethylene glycol with glycerine wherein the percentages are by percent weight of the teething gel and optionally there may be added to said teething gel an effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient selected form the group consisting of acidifying agents, antimicrobial preservatives, antioxidants, buffering agents, colorings, flavors, sweeteners and mixtures thereof.
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13. A method for adhering a local anesthetic to the moist membranes of the lips and mouth area or gums of a teething child for affording a continued release of anesthetic for over 180 minutes at the moist site of application consisting essentially of:
(a) applying to the moist membranes a teething gel containing from about 5 to 10% benzocaine;
5 to 15% glycerine;
5 to 20% NaCMC;
5 to 20% xanthan gum; and
35 to 75% polyethylene glycol wherein the percentages are by percent weight of the teething gel and optionally there may be added to said teething gel an effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient selected from the group consisting of acidifying agents, antimicrobial preservatives, antioxidants, buffering agents, colorings, flavors, sweeteners and mixtures thereof.
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14. A method for adhering a local anesthetic to the moist membranes of the lips and mouth area or gums of a teething child for affording a continued release of anesthetic for over 180 minutes at the moist site of application consisting essentially of:
(a) applying to the moist membranes a teething gel containing from about 5 to 10% benzocaine;
5 to 20% NaCMC;
10 to 20% sodium alginate; and
a diluent selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol and polyethylene glycol with glycerine wherein the percentages are by percent weight of the teething gel and optionally there may be added to said teething gel an effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient selected from the group consisting of acidifying agents, antimicrobial preservatives, antioxidants, buffering agents, colorings, flavors, sweeteners and mixtures thereof.
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