Claims
- 1. A pharmaceutical gel composition for vaccination through nasal administration, which contains a high molecular weight active compound, in a concentration effective to vaccinate, in a gel-forming agent and, where appropriate, auxiliaries.
- 2. A pharmaceutical gel composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the active compound is an immunogen or another pharmacologically effective substance.
- 3. A method for the prevention or treatment of diseases, comprising the administration to a patient of an effective amount of the pharmaceutical gel composition of claim 2.
- 4. A pharmaceutical gel composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the gel-forming agent is an organic or inorganic hydrogel-forming agent in a concentration of 1-15 g/100 g.
- 5. A method for the prevention or treatment of diseases, comprising the administration to a patient of an effective amount of the pharmaceutical gel composition of claim 4.
- 6. A pharmaceutical gel composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the gel-forming agent is hydroxyethylcellulose or colloidal disperse silica in a concentration of 1-15 g/100 g.
- 7. A method for the prevention or treatment of diseases, comprising the administration to a patient of an effective amount of the pharmaceutical gel composition of claim 6.
- 8. A pharmaceutical gel composition as claimed in claim 1, which contains a humectant and/or preservative.
- 9. A process for the preparation of a pharmaceutical gel composition as claimed in claim 1, which comprises preparing the gel base and incorporating the active compound in dissolved, suspended or dry form and in effective concentration.
- 10. A method for the prevention or treatment of diseases, comprising the administration to a patient of an effective amount of the pharmaceutical gel composition of claim 1.
Priority Claims (1)
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Parent Case Info
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 005,640 filed Jan. 21, 1987, now abandoned.
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Continuations (1)
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