Abstract: A pharmaceutical mucoadhesive gel composition for delivering therapeutic agents (such as progesterone) by buccal, nasal, vaginal and rectal administration, thereby avoiding the hepatic first-pass metabolism. The gel composition comprises a vehicle with a gel-forming agent and a bioadhesive agent; and a therapeutic agent dispersed or suspended in the vehicle.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical mucoadhesive gel composition for delivering therapeutic agents (such as progesterone) by buccal, nasal, vaginal and rectal administration, thereby avoiding the hepatic first-pass metabolism. The gel composition comprises a vehicle with a gel-forming agent and a bioadhesive agent; and a therapeutic agent dispersed or suspended in the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are gel compositions for enhanced transdermal delivery of an active ingredient into a serum of a subject through production of a reservoir of the active ingredient in the stratum corneum of the subject. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the gel composition to at least partially ameliorate a condition, and kits comprising the gel composition.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical mucoadhesive gel composition for delivering therapeutic agents (such as progesterone) by buccal, nasal, vaginal and rectal administration, thereby avoiding the hepatic first-pass metabolism. The gel composition comprises a vehicle with a gel-forming agent and a bioadhesive agent; and a therapeutic agent dispersed or suspended in the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions for administering vaginally of an active agent or a salt to a subject comprising the active agent or salt thereof, a bioadhesive, and an emulsion. Also disclosed herein are methods treating a disease of condition by administering vaginally to a subject a pharmaceutical composition, and kits comprising the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are gel compositions for enhanced transdermal delivery of an active ingredient into a serum of a subject through production of a reservoir of the active ingredient in the stratum corneum of the subject. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the gel composition to at least partially ameliorate a condition, and kits comprising the gel composition.

Abstract: A bioadhesive controlled, extended release progressive hydration composition wherein the active ingredient may be protected from water or the surrounding environment, thereby protecting it from metabolism or from other degradation caused by moisture, enzymes, or pH effects, and making it bioavailable only at a controlled rate. The active ingredient may be protected from moisture during the manufacturing process, as necessary or desired, and more importantly may be protected from moisture and the immediate septic environment until well after the patient has applied the composition, and then only at a slow and controlled rate. It is by this process of progressive hydration that the active ingredient remains protected for many hours after administration. It is also by the process of progressive hydration that controlled and sustained release is achieved because only that part of the active ingredient that is the hydrated (aqueous) fraction of the composition is available for absorption (bioavailable).