Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Patent
1993-06-01
1995-02-28
Page, Thurman K.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
424409, 424430, 424431, 424432, 424433, 424445, 424DIG14, 5147723, 514777, 514781, 514784, 514785, 514841, 514843, 514953, 514967, 604358, 604378, 604904, A61F 902, A61F 1315, A61F 1320, A01N 2508
Patent
active
053935284
ABSTRACT:
A dissolvable element containing an agent material is used for local administration of the agent material in an internal body area. The dissolvable element is made of dissolvable polymer material and/or complex carbohydrate material which are food grade materials and have selected dissolving properties, such that it remains in substantially solid form before use, and dissolves due to human body temperatures and moisture during use to release the agent material in a desired timed release and dosage. As a contraceptive, the dissolvable element is preferably a film made of polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene oxide, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and/or carboxymethyl cellulose. The dissolvable element may be formed as a laminate of different film layers for compound release properties, or it may be ground into particles and incorporated in a tampon or suppository. The dissolvable element may be foamed as a means for increasing its dissolution rate. The agent material can be a spermicide, such as Nonoxynol-9, and/or a drug or medication. The device of the invention can also be applied topically as for example in the treatment of wounds, burns and ulcers, as well as to treat, irritations, Herpes, and ulcerations and blisters of the oral cavity. It is also possible to prepare dressings in which the dissolvable element of the invention comprises the bottom most layer. This permits painless application of medication to wounds.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4304591 (1981-12-01), Mueller et al.
patent: 4707362 (1987-11-01), Nuwayser
Azpuru Carlos
Page Thurman K.
Sommer Evelyn M.
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