Bioadhesive compositions and methods for topical administration of active agents

摘要

Bioadhesive compositions in a flexible, finite form for topical application to skin or mucous membranes comprising a composition which results from an admixture of at least one PVP polymer, at least one bioadhesive, optionally a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent suitable for use with an active agent, and methods of administering active agents to a subject, are disclosed. The bioadhesive composition can either include an active agent incorporated directly in the composition, or a separate source of an active agent.