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US 5,948,430 AGranted
Water soluble film for oral administration with instant wettability
AssigneeLTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG
InventorsHorst Georg Zerbe, Jian-Hwa Guo, Anthony Serino
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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.
Claims12
A monolayer film formed from a mucoadhesive composition which comprises
- at least one water-soluble polymer;
- at least one member selected from the group consisting of a polyalcohol, a surfactant and a plasticizer;
- at least one cosmetic or pharmaceutically ingredient;
- and a flavoring agent
- said film being one which rapidly softens and completely disintegrates in the oral environment and having a dry film thickness which is suitable for application into the month without causing adverse feeling the mouth.
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