Patent References 3493652 Bioerodible diaphragm Sustained release composition Patent #: 4707362 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 625808 filed on 12/11/1990US Classes:424/430, Vaginal, urethral, uterine424/426, Errodable, resorbable, or dissolving424/431, Tampon424/432, IUD or ring424/433Depot, pellet, matrix, or suppositoryExaminersPrimary: Page, Thurman K.Assistant: Spear, James M. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61K 009/02AbstractThe invention disclosed provides an intra-vaginal device prepared using ingredients which slowly release in the vagina over a significant period of time. The present intra-vaginal device also usefully serves as a drug release means for controllably releasing a drug in the vagina. A method for controlled drug release in the vagina is also disclosed. | |