摘要 |
<p>A method for delivering a therapeutically active substance to a subject includes contacting mucosal tissues of the subject's pharyngeal region and/or esophageal region with mucoadhesive particles containing a pharmaceutically effective amount of the active agent. Also, a composition for delivery of an active substance to a subject has the form of a preparation of particles containing the active substance, the particles adhering to mucosal surfaces of the pharyngeal or esophageal regions of the subject. Also, a method for treating 'acid stomach' or reflux esophagitis in a subject includes administering to the subject a swallowable liquid composition including mucoadhesive particles containing a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antacid agent; and such a swallowable liquid composition.</p> |