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Controlled release formulations for the treatment of xerostomia

  • US 5,686,094 A
  • Filed: 04/01/1991
  • Issued: 11/11/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/01/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for treating xerostomia comprising contacting an oral mucosa of a patient with a shaped polymeric delivery system/device comprising calcium polycarbophil containing about 1 to about 10 ml of water and maintaining said polymeric delivery system/device in contact with the oral mucosa thereby to hydrate the oral mucosa with a sufficient amount of water to treat xerostomia.

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