US Patent:
20020022057, Feb 21, 2002
Inventors:
Alyce Battey - West Springfield MA, US
Jacob Battey - West Springfield MA, US
International Classification:
A61K009/14
A61K009/16
US Classification:
424/490000, 514/282000, 514/270000, 514/210090
Abstract:
An alternate drug delivery system for dissolution of pharmaceuticals in the mouth wherein a therapeutically effective amount of a drug is encapsulated using an encapsulation method. Encapsulation reduces the perceived off flavors of drugs, allowing the active components to dissolve pleasantly in the mouth. This allows more rapid absorption of the active compounds through the oral cavity compared to traditional tablets, which require breakdown and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. The delivery system can be incorporated into a variety of applications, such as breath mint tablets or chewing gum. Benefits of this invention include portability and the ability to take pharmaceuticals without water and without the off taste of chewable tablets, thereby leading to increased patient compliance.