Inventors:
Thomas Leon - Oyster Bay NY, US
John Berggren - Oyster Bay NY, US
Paul Gabel - Oyster Bay NY, US
Daniel S. Leon - Oyster Bay NY, US
International Classification:
A61K 9/70
US Classification:
424484, 424485, 424486, 424487, 424488, 424434, 424435, 424438, 424422, 424444, 424405, 424407
Abstract:
A veterinary delivery system in the form of a pliable film comprising at least one binder, at least one lubricant, at least one solvent for the binder and lubricant, and an effective amount of at least one effective agent. According to one embodiment, a flavorant is included in a pliable hydrophilic film in order to enhance oral acceptability by the animal. In other embodiments, the films preferably have a moisture content of about 2–15%, preferably about 3–7% by weight. The hydrophilic films most preferably have at least one effective agent distributed homogeneously throughout the film.