| abstract |
A capsule or shell for oral administration at the onset of an acute adverse health event (e.g. chest pain). The shell has a plurality of impermeable enclosures in which dosage units are situated. The shell and impermeable enclosures, are made from materials which promptly disintegrate in the buccal, oral, lingual mucosa. The dosage unit may also be formulated for prompt disintegration when contacted by the mucosa. |