SOLID ORALLY INGESTIBLE FORMULATIONS OF TETRODOTOXIN

摘要

The present invention refers to an outwardly solid or completely solid ( or designed to be orally ingested)composition of tetrodotoxin and/or analogs or derivatives thereof. The tetrodotoxin present in this composition can be in the form of a racemate, as a mixture of stereoisomers or as a pure stereoisomer. The composition can be in the form of a tablet, a capsule, a drop or a dragee. It can comprise a gastroenteric coating and be formulated as an immediate release formulation or as a controlled release formulation. The tetrodotoxin composition is used for the treatment of pain.