NCIt related terms : GUM CHEWING; GUM, CHEWING; Medicated chewing-gum;
NCIt definition : A semi-solid composed of synthetic, polymerized polysaccharide and flavorings, intended
to be chewed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s).;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A sweetened and flavored insoluble plastic material of various shapes which
when chewed, releases a drug substance into the oral cavity. (NCI); EDQM-HC: Solid single-dose preparation consisting of a basis, mainly composed of gums,
intended to be chewed but not swallowed. The active substance(s) is (are) released
in saliva by chewing. Medicated chewing gum is intended for local treatment of mouth
diseases or systemic delivery after absorption through the oral mucosa or from the
gastrointestinal tract.;