Method and composition for treating xerostomia

Patent 4938963 Issued on July 3, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date:

November 22, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

Parnell, Francis W.

Assignee

Parnell Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Application

No. 275124 filed on 11/22/1988

US Classes:

424/440, Candy, candy coated or chewing gum424/48, CHEWING GUM TYPE424/464, Tablets, lozenges, or pills424/725PLANT MATERIAL OR PLANT EXTRACT OF UNDETERMINED CONSTITUTION AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT (E.G., HERBAL REMEDY, HERBAL EXTRACT, POWDER, OIL, ETC.)

Examiners

Primary: Rollins, John W.
Assistant: Catchpole, W.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Irell & Manella

International Classes

A61K 009/20
A61K 035/78
A61K 009/68

Abstract

Methods and compositions are provided for alleviating xerostomia. The compositions are formulated from Yerba Santa extract and sweetener, and may be in aqueous solution or in gum or lozenge form. The compositions may additionally contain a stimulator compound effective to stimulate salivary gland secretion, e.g., citric acid, ascorbic acid, or both. Preservatives, flavoring agents, coloring agents, emulsifiers, and the like may be included in the compositions as well. The Yerba Santa-based compositions of the invention are orally administered to an affected patient to alleviate the symptoms of dry mouth.

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