STABLE LOZENGE COMPOSITIONS PROVIDING RAPID RELEASE OF NICOTINE

摘要

Compositions comprising nicotine, which compositions provide a rapid release of nicotine. Nicotine is present in the form of a nicotine-cellulose combination. The compositions are designed for administration to the oral cavity where the nicotine is rapidly released from the composition and available for absorption through the oral mucosa. The compositions are lozenges and have excellent storage stability.