Abstract: Use of a nicotine-cellulose combination for the preparation of a snuff composition for achievement of a fast onset of action of nicotine after application of the snuff composition to the oral cavity of a subject, wherein the composition has a high release rate so that when subjected to an in vitro dissolution test about 45% or more of the total content of nicotine is released within 30 minutes. Moreover, the invention relates to an improved snuff composition for application to the oral cavity.

Abstract: Use of a nicotine-cellulose combination for the preparation of a snuff composition for achievement of a fast onset of action of nicotine after application of the snuff composition to the oral cavity of a subject, wherein the composition has a high release rate so that when subjected to an in vitro dissolution test about 45% or more of the total content of nicotine is released within 30 minutes. Moreover, the invention relates to an improved snuff composition for application to the oral cavity.

Abstract: Use of a nicotine-cellulose combination for the preparation of a snuff composition for achievement of a fast onset of action of nicotine after application of the snuff composition to the oral cavity of a subject, wherein the composition has a high release rate so that when subjected to an in vitro dissolution test about 45% or more of the total content of nicotine is released within 30 minutes. Moreover, the invention relates to an improved snuff composition for application to the oral cavity.

Abstract: Use of a nicotine-cellulose combination for the preparation of a snuff composition for achievement of a fast onset of action of nicotine after application of the snuff composition to the oral cavity of a subject, wherein the composition has a high release rate so that when subjected to an in vitro dissolution test about 45% or more of the total content of nicotine is released within 30 minutes. Moreover, the invention relates to an improved snuff composition for application to the oral cavity.

Abstract: Use of a nicotine-cellulose combination for the preparation of a snuff composition for achievement of a fast onset of action of nicotine after application of the snuff composition to the oral cavity of a subject, wherein the composition has a high release rate so that when subjected to an in vitro dissolution test about 45% or more of the total content of nicotine is released within 30 minutes. Moreover, the invention relates to an improved snuff composition for application to the oral cavity.

Abstract: Use of a nicotine-cellulose combination for the preparation of a snuff composition for achievement of a fast onset of action of nicotine after application of the snuff composition to the oral cavity of a subject, wherein the composition has a high release rate so that when subjected to an in vitro dissolution test about 45% or more of the total content of nicotine is released within 30 minutes. Moreover, the invention relates to an improved snuff composition for application to the oral cavity.

Abstract: A nicotine-containing particulate material for release of nicotine, the material comprising a combination of nicotine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, complex or solvate thereof and a microcrystalline cellulose, The particulate material is stable upon storage and releases nicotine relatively fast. The particulate material can be used in the manufacture of nicotine-containing pharmaceutical composition, wherein the release of nicotine can be designed to be relatively fast so as to obtain a fast onset of action.

Abstract: Use of a nicotine-cellulose combination for the preparation of a snuff composition for achievement of a fast onset of action of nicotine after application of the snuff composition to the oral cavity of a subject, wherein the composition has a high release rate so that when subjected to an in vitro dissolution test about 45% or more of the total content of nicotine is released within 30 minutes. Moreover, the invention relates to an improved snuff composition for application to the oral cavity.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a nicotine-cellulose combination, the method comprising simultaneous loading of the nicotine on the cellulose and agglomeration of the particles so as to obtain a suitably loaded combination with a mean particle size that is suitable for use e.g. in snuff compositions packed in pouches of gauze or other materials with opening. The invention further relates to the use of such a nicotine-cellulose combination for the preparation of a snuff composition for achievement of a fast onset of action of nicotine after application of the snuff composition to the oral cavity of a subject, wherein the composition has a high release rate so that when subjected to an in vitro dissolution test about 45% or more of the total content of nicotine is released within 30 minutes. Moreover, the invention relates to an improved snuff composition for application to the oral cavity.

Abstract: A nicotine-containing particulate material for release of nicotine, the material comprising a combination of nicotine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, complex or solvate thereof and a microcrystalline cellulose, The particulate material is stable upon storage and releases nicotine relatively fast. The particulate material can be used in the manufacture of nicotine-containing pharmaceutical composition, wherein the release of nicotine can be designed to be relatively fast so as to obtain a fast onset of action.

Abstract: A nicotine-containing particulate material for release of nicotine, the material comprising a combination of nicotine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, complex or solvate thereof and a microcrystalline cellulose. The particulate material is stable upon storage and releases nicotine relatively fast. The particulate material can be used in the manufacture of nicotine containing pharmaceutical composition, wherein the release of nicotine can be designed to be relatively fast so as to obtain a fast onset of action.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a nicotine-cellulose combination, the method comprising simultaneous loading of the nicotine on the cellulose and agglomeration of the particles so as to obtain a suitably loaded combination with a mean particle size that is suitable for use e.g. in snuff compositions packed in pouches of gauze or other materials with opening. The invention further relates to the use of such a nicotine-cellulose combination for the preparation of a snuff composition for achievement of a fast onset of action of nicotine after application of the snuff composition to the oral cavity of a subject, wherein the composition has a high release rate so that when subjected to an in vitro dissolution test about 45% or more of the total content of nicotine is released within 30 minutes. Moreover, the invention relates to an improved snuff composition for application to the oral cavity.

Abstract: Use of a nicotine-cellulose combination, maltitol and a gum base for the preparation of a chewing gum composition for achieving a fast onset of nicotine effect after initiation of chewing the chewing gum composition by a subject. The chewing gum composition is preferably prepared by direct compression and it does not disintegrate during chewing. The invention also relates to chewing gum compositions comprising nicotine, which compositions provide a rapid release of nicotine.

Abstract: Use of a nicotine-cellulose combination and a gum base for the preparation of a chewing gum composition for achieving a fast onset of nicotine effect after initiation of chewing the chewing gum composition by a subject. The chewing gum composition is preferably prepared by direct compression and it does not disintegrate during chewing. The invention also relates to chewing gum compositions comprising nicotine, which compositions provide a rapid release of nicotine.

Abstract: Compositions comprising nicotine, which compositions provide a rapid release of nicotine. Nicotine is present in the form of a nicotine-cellulose combination. The compositions are designed for administration to the oral cavity where the nicotine is rapidly released from the composition and available for absorption through the oral mucosa. The compositions are lozenges and have excellent storage stability.

Abstract: Use of a nicotine-cellulose combination for the preparation of a snuff composition for achievement of a fast onset of action of nicotine after application of the snuff composition to the oral cavity of a subject, wherein the composition has a high release rate so that when subjected to an in vitro dissolution test about 45% or more of the total content of nicotine is released within 30 minutes. Moreover, the invention relates to an improved snuff composition for application to the oral cavity.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of sustained release pellets comprising pelletizing a mixture containing the drug in finely divided form and a binder. The characteristic feature is that:(a) said binder is in particle form consisting of one or more water-insoluble wax-like binder substance(s) with a melting point above 40.degree. C., and(b) said pelletization step is performed by mechanically working said mixture, in a high shear mixer, under the input of a sufficient amount of energy for the binder to melt and pelletization to take place.

Abstract: A melt granulating method for the production of pellets (spheres) which contain a therapeutically active substance of high-dosage type. The method is characterized by: (i) mechanically working a mixture which contains (a) the active substance in cohesive form and (b) a binder (melting point 40.degree. C.-100.degree. C.) while supplying sufficient energy for the binder to melt and to form spherical overwetted pellets; (ii) adding further cohesive substance, while maintaining the mechanical working; (iii) interrupting the mechanical working and supply of energy and cohesive substance when the desired mean particle size of dry pellets (spheres) has been achieved; and (iv) removing the smallest and largest particles and dividing the remaining pellets into dosage batches. A novel pharmaceutical composition containing a dosage of 300-500 mg of pellets is obtainable from this process.