NICOTINE-CONTAINING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS GIVING A RAPID TRANSMUCOSAL ABSORPTION

摘要

Formulations of nicotine for use in nicotine replacement therapy. The formulations are intended for application in the oral cavity whereupon the uptake of nicotine mainly takes place through the buccal mucosa. The formulations essentially comprise apolar, polar and surface-active components. They have a melting point range from about 33 DEG C to about 45 DEG C. The formulations may be administered in combination with other nicotine formulations.