Chewing Gum Dosage Form

Definition 1

A semi-solid composed of synthetic, polymerized polysaccharide and flavorings, intended to be chewed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s). (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

A sweetened and flavored insoluble plastic material of various shapes which when chewed, releases a drug substance into the oral cavity. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

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