Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Patent
1996-11-18
1998-06-30
Pezzuto, Helen L.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
A61F 200
Patent
active
057730210
ABSTRACT:
A bioadhesive ophthalmic insert is described which is intended more particularly for the prolonged and controlled release of a medicinal substance. The insert comprises a composite polymeric material matrix in which the medicinal substance is incorporated.
The composite polymeric material matrix comprises a water-soluble biocompatible polymer and a bioadhesive biocompatible polymer and, where applicable, a water-insoluble biocompatible polymer.
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Gurny Robert
Gurtler Florian
Pezzuto Helen L.
Vetoquinol S.A.
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