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App. No. 17/100,677

COMPOSITION AND THERAPY FOR TREATMENT OF GAG REFLEXES

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17/100,677
Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling a gag reflex in a patient.

Claims (15)

1 . A composition for controlling a gag reflex in a patient, said composition comprising:

sodium chloride; and

a souring agent.

2 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises sodium chloride and the souring agent in a ratio of 1:4.

3 . The composition of claim 1 , comprising a powder form.

4 . The composition of claim 1 , comprising a liquid form.

5 . The composition of claim 1 , comprising a dissolving film.

6 . The composition of claim 1 , comprising an oral disintegrating tablet.

7 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the souring agent is citric acid.

8 . A method for controlling a gag reflex in a patient, the method comprising steps for:

preparing a composition according to the present invention; and

administering the composition to the tongue of a patient.

9 . The method of claim 8 , further comprising a step for delaying an oral procedure after the step of administering the composition to the tongue of the patient.

10 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the step for delaying the oral procedure comprises a delay of less than 20 seconds.

11 . The method of claim 8 , wherein a therapeutic effect of the composition lasts greater than 12 hours.