A tampon and delivery system for a pharmaceutical, holistic or medicinal component, includes: (1) a tampon having a generally cylindrical shape including a leading end and a cylindrical outer surface; (2) an outer delivery sheath applied to at least a portion of the cylindrical outer surface of the tampon, distal from the leading end (and preferably leaving the leading end exposed), where the outer delivery sheath comprises a formulation including (a) a water soluble polymer film carrier and (b) a pharmaceutical, holistic or medicinal component; and (3) an applicator containing the tampon and applied delivery sheath. Methods for preparation of the delivery system and methods of use are also disclosed.

A system for delivery of molecular hydrogen (H.sub.2) into a bodily orifice of a subject, such as the vagina or anus/rectum, to provide therapeutic effect.

The present invention relates to a device for insertion into a human or animal cavity, the device comprising an internally wearable plug comprising a pharmaceutically active composition; an externally wearable anchor element; and a sheath joining the plug to the anchor element such that a wearer's finger can be received in the sheath to assist insertion.

The present invention is directed to a substrate, in particular textile material to which one or more antimicrobial and/or hydrophilic and/or stain release agents are adhered. The agent(s) is/are adhered to the substrate in such a manner that they are not released from the textile even if the textile is wetted or washed, so that the textile is reusable. Washability and/or usability of the textile are improved where one or more hydrophilic and/or stain release agents are adhered to the textile. The substrate can be used, e.g., in a reusable sanitary napkin or other hygiene product. The structure of the hygiene product is disclosed, together with a process of attaching the different layers of the hygiene product together by ultrasonic welding. The invention further relates to a method of finishing a substrate by applying and binding antimicrobial and/or hydrophilic and/or stain release agents to the substrate so that the agents are essentially irreversibly adhered to the finished substrate.

A menstrual tampon includes a sponge structure having a prewetted natural material, a special tampon form, and an outer fluid-impervious layer. The tampon also includes an applicator for easy insertion of a tampon, but can be used without an applicator, and a string or ring for convenient removal.

The present invention relates to a device for insertion into a human or animal cavity, the device comprising an internally wearable plug comprising a pharmaceutically active composition; an externally wearable anchor element; and a sheath joining the plug to the anchor element such 5 that a wearer's finger can be received in the sheath to assist insertion.

An absorbent article includes a body portion extending along a first axis and having a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end along the first axis. The absorbent article also includes a plurality of layers radially disposed about the body portion. Each layer includes one or more absorbent petals each extending along a petal axis. The petal axis of one of the petals of one of the layers is angularly offset to the petal axis of an adjacent petal of an adjacent layer. The one or more absorbent petals are movable between a compacted configuration and an expanded configuration. The one or more absorbent petals, when introduced to a fluid, is configured to absorb the fluid and transition from the compacted configuration to the expanded configuration. The absorbent article includes a string coupled to the body portion. The body portion and/or string includes hemp.

A tampon and delivery system for a pharmaceutical, holistic or medicinal component, includes: (1) a tampon having a generally cylindrical shape including a leading end and a cylindrical outer surface; (2) an outer delivery sheath applied to at least a portion of the cylindrical outer surface of the tampon, distal from the leading end (and preferably leaving the leading end exposed), where the outer delivery sheath comprises a formulation including (a) a water soluble polymer film carrier and (b) a pharmaceutical, holistic or medicinal component; and (3) an applicator containing the tampon and applied delivery sheath. Methods for preparation of the delivery system and methods of use are also disclosed.

The present invention includes the composition and manufacturing of a non-prescription consumer product to treat odor and various types of inflammations, infections, and diseases. It embodies a disposable absorbent or nonabsorbent article containing unbound/freely associating adsorbent porous carbonaceous material for the entrapment and/or treatment of odor, pathogens, and adverse biological by-products. The product form includes but is not limited to tampons, panty liners, incontinence pads, diapers, sanitary towels, swabs, balls, casts, pouches, bandages and/or plugs, which contain adsorbent porous carbonaceous material that effectively reduces or eliminates adverse situations sourcing from pathogens and harmful biological by-products, including but not limited to fungi, bacteria, viruses, and parasites. The article is used to treat malodor, yeast infections, vaginitis, sexually transmitted diseases, field bullet wound holes, tooth infections, nail-bed and cuticle infections, among others by way of internal insertion and/or complete covering the body cavity, wound, and/or affected areas, creating a clear and direct path for contact with pathogens and adverse biological by-products.

Disclosed is a deformable analgesic nose plug, comprising a deformable core material and an outer coating provided on said deformable core material, wherein said outer coating comprises one or more analgesic compounds. The nose plug has a tapered distal end for insertion into a nostril and a proximal end whereby the nose plug is inserted into the nostril. The deformable core material may comprise a multi-phasic core material wherein a first phase of the multi-phasic core material is a solid or a semi-solid structure at a temperature of 35 C. or less and a second phase of the multi-phasic core material is characterized by liquefaction at a temperature of 37 C. or greater. The deformable core material may also comprise a porous resiliently compressible substrate. The deformable porous resiliently compressible core material may be one of polymeric sponges, naturally occurring sponges, fluffy cellulosic materials, cotton, rolled gauze, and mixtures thereof.