DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS COMPRISING AN ENCAPSULATED ACTIVE INGREDIENT

摘要

The present invention is directed to drug delivery systems which comprise an active ingredient encapsulated within an edible film, wherein the edible film preferably provides for the buccal administration of the active into the bloodstream. The drug delivery systems of the present invention are especially effective in providing for the buccal administration of an encapsulated pharmaceutical active that is highly efficacious in providing sedation and/or sleep benefits.