Multi-stage delivery system for ingestible medications or nutrients
OwnerDavid Griffininventor
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Abstract
An orally ingestible multi-stage pill-like therapeutic formulation for treating a condition, said formulation having at least one internally acting ingredient providing a condition-related therapeutic effect, said internally acting ingredient being intended for dispersion in the gastro-intestinal area and a saliva-soluble material substantially coating said internally acting ingredient and comprising a second and locally acting agent providing a second condition-related therapeutic effect in the mouth, esophagus or bronchial tract. The active ingredients provide cooperative relief for one or more symptoms associated with the condition.
Claims5
An orally ingestible multi-stage pill or capsule to treat a condition, said pill or capsule having multiple active ingredients and comprising:
- a) an internal layer comprising an essentially solid first active ingredient, being an internally or systemically active ingredient intended for absorption gastro-intestinally;
- b) an antacid coating said first active ingredient to relieve discomfort caused by the ingestion of said multi-stage pill or capsule;
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- c) an external layer comprising a second active ingredient being a solid or semi-solid saliva-soluble material, said second active ingredient being substantially formed around the antacid coating and being a second and locally acting agent providing a condition-related therapeutic effect in the mouth, esophagus or bronchial tract;
- said first and second active ingredients providing cooperative relief for one or more symptoms associated with said condition.
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