Effervescent formulations comprising apomorphine

Abstract

An effervescent formulation comprising apomorphine, preferably comprising multilayer effervescent microspheres containing an acidic substance, a basic substance and water-soluble isolating agent. An effervescent formulation comprising apomorphine wherein dissolution in water of the multilayer effervescent microspheres leads, after almost immediate effervescence, to a solution or a homogeneous dispersion of the apomorphine. The formulation is used for the treatment of male and female sexual dysfunction.

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