abstract |
New pharmaceutical compositions containing a calcitonin as active principle and suitable fop opal administration in the form of perbuccal and sublingual tablets ape described, in which the active principle is homogenized with a mixture of solid excipients, said excipients consisting of a diluent, a lubricant, a disintegrating agent in the case of sublingual tablets, and a binder in the case of perbuccal tablets. Said compositions enable the same pattern of hematic levels to be obtained fop the same unit dose as obtainable by conventional intramuscular administration. |