The present invention relates generally to a ciagrette substitute for administering a dose of nicotine. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a nicotine-containing dosage-form comprising a holder member which may be used as part of an effective smoking cessation program or in situations where smoking is undesirable or not permitted. The dosage form is configured as a dosage form having a nicotine-containing composition attached to a holder member. Nicotine is released from the dosage form and absorbed through the intra-oral mucosal surfaces as the nicotine-containing composition releases nicotine within a user's mouth. The holder member facilitates insertion and removal of the dosage form into and out of a user's mouth. The user can selectively insert and remove the dosage form as desired to selectively control the release of nicotine. In addition, the user can insert and remove the dosage form in a manner which meets the user's psychological need or desire for ritualistic oral stimulation similar to cigarette smoking.
本发明总体上涉及一种用于给药
尼古丁剂量的咀嚼替代物。更具体地说,本发明涉及一种含有
尼古丁的剂型,该剂型包括一个支架部件,可用作有效戒烟计划的一部分,或在不希望或不允许吸烟的情况下使用。该剂型被配置为一种剂型,其含
尼古丁的组合物附着在支架部件上。当含
尼古丁的组合物在使用者口腔内释放
尼古丁时,
尼古丁从剂型中释放出来并通过口腔内粘膜表面被吸收。夹持件便于将剂型插入和取出使用者的口腔。使用者可以根据需要选择性地插入和取出剂型,以选择性地控制
尼古丁的释放。此外,使用者还可以根据自己的心理需要或愿望,插入和取出药剂,以获得类似于吸烟的口腔刺激。