Multiple-compartment applicator

摘要

A multiple-compartment ascorbic acid delivery unit is provided. The first compartment is impermeable to oxygen and ultraviolet light and contains a solid vitamin-containing composition comprising ascorbic acid or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters. The second compartment is liquid impermeable and contains a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier system. The first compartment is entirely enclosed within said second compartment or vice versa. An opening is formed in the inner compartment in order to combine the contents of the two compartments to form an ascorbic acid carrier composition prior to delivery to the patient.

主权项

1. A multiple-compartment ascorbic acid delivery unit comprising:
an outer compartment containing a solid vitamin-containing composition comprising ascorbic acid or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters, wherein said outer compartment is impermeable to oxygen and ultraviolet light; an inner compartment containing a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier system, wherein said inner compartment is liquid impermeable, wherein said inner compartment is entirely enclosed within said outer compartment; and an absorbent structure selected from the group consisting of a wipe, a patch, a pad, and a mask, said absorbent structure located within said outer compartment or said inner compartment, and wherein said absorbent structure is adapted to absorb and transfer an ascorbic acid carrier composition comprising a mixture of said solid vitamin-containing composition and said pharmaceutically acceptable carrier system to an intended surface; wherein said inner compartment includes a breakable barrier integrally formed therein such that when said breakable barrier is broken said vitamin-containing composition and said pharmaceutically acceptable carrier system are capable of being combined to form said ascorbic acid carrier composition; wherein said outer compartment includes a marking corresponding to said breakable barrier for applying pressure to said outer compartment at a predetermined location in order to break said breakable barrier.