Glucocorticoids loaded beads for buccal ulcerative therapy

Topical buccal therapy with steroid anti-inflammatory drugs is based on the concept that a high activity of steroids can be produced at the site of administration and, at the same time, the degree of systemic side effects can be minimized or avoided. In this study we developed a new formulation consisting of a mucoadhesive bead for buccal administration of glucocorticoids. (omitted)