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Topical treatment of aphthous stomatitis
Assignee: Wyeth LLC
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Filing: 1981-01-15
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Granted: 1981-12-22
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Expires: 2001-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A novel method of treating aphthous stomatitis, lesions, sores and blisters affecting the mucous membranes and surrounding areas comprising topical application of tape dosage forms containing minor amounts of topically effective active ingredients is disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick H. Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L15/00; A61L15/16; A61L15/42; A61L15/44; A61K; A61K6/00; A61K6/30; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0053; A61K9/006; A61K9/70; A61L15/58; A61L2300/00; A61L2300/40; A61L2300/404
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of treating aphthous stomatititis, affecting mucous membranes of the mouth lips cheeks and gums of the oral cavity comprising topical application of tape dosage forms containing a therapeutically effective minor amount of at least one topically effective antibiotic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiinfective or antiviral active agent to the affected area wherein the active agent is localized in an area of the tape selected from either (a) the central portion of the tape, the adhesive surfaces of which form an adhesive border around the active agent, or (b) the adhesive layer of the tape.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of treating aphthous stomatititis, affecting mucous membranes of the mouth lips cheeks and gums of the oral cavity comprising topical application of tape dosage forms containing a therapeutically effective minor amount of at least one topically effective antibiotic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiinfective or antiviral active agent to the affected area wherein the active agent is localized in an area of the tape selected from either (a) the central portion of the tape, the adhesive surfaces of which form an adhesive border around the active agent, or (b) the adhesive layer of the tape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the minor amount is from about 1 milligram to about 15 milligrams.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the minor amount is from about 1 milligram to about 5 milligrams.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said tape dosage form is a buccal tape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said tape dosage form substantially isolates the active agent from the areas adjacent to its application.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 in which the surface area of tape dosage form is from about 9 square millimeters to about 625 square millimeters.
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