Water soluble film for oral administration with instant wettability
First Claim
1. A method for the release of a pharmaceutically or cosmetically active agent into the oral cavity, comprisinga) applying a mucoadhesive film which comprises a pharmaceutically or cosmetically active ingredient, into the oral cavity, b) allowing said mucoadhesive film to dissolve within the oral cavity, and c) releasing said pharmaceutically or cosmetically active agent into the oral cavity.
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Abstract
A composition containing therapeutic agents and/or breath freshening agents for use in the oral cavity is disclosed. The carrier comprises water-soluble polymers in combination with certain ingredients and provides a therapeutic and/or cosmetic effect. The film is coated and dried utilizing existing coating technology and exhibits instant wettability followed by rapid dissolution/disintegration upon administration in the oral cavity.
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1. A method for the release of a pharmaceutically or cosmetically active agent into the oral cavity, comprising
a) applying a mucoadhesive film which comprises a pharmaceutically or cosmetically active ingredient, into the oral cavity, b) allowing said mucoadhesive film to dissolve within the oral cavity, and c) releasing said pharmaceutically or cosmetically active agent into the oral cavity.
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11. A method for the rapid release of a pharmaceutically active agent to a patient, comprising
a) applying a mucoadhesive film which comprises at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient, into the oral cavity of said patient, b) allowing said mucoadhesive film to dissolve within the oral cavity, and c) releasing said pharmaceutically active agent to the patient via the mucous membrane.
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