EP0587957A1 - Package for suppositories - Google Patents

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EP0587957A1
EP0587957A1 EP92810703A EP92810703A EP0587957A1 EP 0587957 A1 EP0587957 A1 EP 0587957A1 EP 92810703 A EP92810703 A EP 92810703A EP 92810703 A EP92810703 A EP 92810703A EP 0587957 A1 EP0587957 A1 EP 0587957A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61JCONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
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    • A61J3/08Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of suppositories or sticks
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D75/00Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/28Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
    • B65D75/30Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
    • B65D75/32Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
    • B65D75/321Both sheets being recessed
    • B65D75/323Both sheets being recessed and forming several compartments
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D75/00Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/28Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
    • B65D75/30Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
    • B65D75/32Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
    • B65D75/325Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet being recessed, and the other being a flat not- rigid sheet, e.g. puncturable or peelable foil
    • B65D75/327Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet being recessed, and the other being a flat not- rigid sheet, e.g. puncturable or peelable foil and forming several compartments

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  • the invention relates to packaging for suppositories according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • Suppositories or suppositories are shaped preparations which are usually essentially torpedo-shaped, conical or cylindrical in appearance for the rectal or vaginal administration of one or more active substances. For the most part, they consist of a suppository mass, in which one or more mostly powdered active ingredients are embedded. Semisynthetic fats are usually used as the suppository mass, more rarely also water-soluble masses, for example mixtures of polyethylene glycols.
  • the advantage of suppositories is, among other things, that many active ingredients are absorbed from them to approximately the same extent as from an oral dosage form, but the plasma level curve is often flatter and lower maximum plasma values are achieved. In addition, suppositories often have a prolonged effect compared to conventional oral dosage forms. The digestive tract is spared and the problems that many people have with swallowing tablets or capsules, for example, are completely avoided.
  • the suppositories are usually manufactured using a molding and casting process. Pressing and casting processes are also used less frequently.
  • the casting process uses metal molds, preformed plastic films or machines in which the films are drawn into molds.
  • the preformed suppositories are placed in a so-called primary packaging and sealed airtight. Suppositories are produced particularly advantageously by first pre-deforming the primary packaging and pouring the suppositories directly into the primary packaging. The primary packaging is then sealed airtight. In this way a disadvantage of the preformed suppositories is avoided; these show a relatively low melting point of approximately 32 ° C to approximately 38 ° C depending on the application, can therefore deform easily at elevated temperatures and often cannot be applied as desired after cooling.
  • the primary packaging which also serves as casting molds, has an oblong shape with an approximately circular cross-section.
  • they comprise two half-shells made of coated plastic or plastic-aluminum laminate, which are welded or in love at the edges.
  • the cross section of the mold cavity of each half shell is approximately semicircular.
  • the materials of the two half-shells are usually identical and have approximately the same wall thickness and rigidity.
  • Opening these primary packaging often requires special skill or even the use of tools such as scissors or knives.
  • At the ends of the packaging there are usually only short pieces of material that are difficult to grasp.
  • the pulling off one arched half-shell from the other is also associated with considerable effort. So far, attempts have been made to reduce the effort required and ensure correct opening by attaching tear lines, but it can happen that a suppository is jerked out of the packaging and falls onto the floor.
  • One approach to eliminating this problem is to specifically enlarge the grip area at one end of the primary packaging. In this way, the two half-shells can be gripped better, for example those with rheumatism can also grip the packaging better.
  • greater effort is required to separate the two half-shells at the handle ends of the primary packaging than later when separating along the longitudinal edges.
  • the packaging is oversized due to the enlargement of the grip area.
  • the opening of the primary packaging should also be easy, for example for people with rheumatism, without the use of aids be feasible.
  • a jerky opening process in which a suppository located in the packaging could be ejected should be avoided.
  • the primary packaging should allow the suppositories to be produced by pouring them directly into the packaging.
  • the shape cavity in the packaging is intended to ensure that the suppository is as ergonomic as possible, which on the one hand allows the suppository to be easily removed from the packaging and on the other hand facilitates its handling and administration, for example also with protective gloves.
  • the shape of the suppositories defined by the primary packaging should make it possible to simply divide them in the longitudinal direction if required, if a lower dose of an active ingredient or an active ingredient mixture is required.
  • the materials that are used for the primary packaging should be as homogeneous as possible in order to allow easy recycling and thus the disposal by the customer or patient can be carried out as environmentally friendly as possible.
  • FIGS. 1 and 4 show four examples of the shape of suppositories S *.
  • the shapes in FIGS. 1 and 2 are referred to as torpedo-shaped.
  • the shape in FIG. 3 is essentially conical, while the shape shown in FIG. 4 is referred to as cylindrical. All four of the shapes shown, for example, have the essentially oblong shape in common.
  • the suppositories S * previously known from the prior art have an essentially rotationally symmetrical and in particular circular cross section (not shown). It is understood that such suppositories S * can only be divided very inaccurately either along their longitudinal extension or transversely thereto if smaller amounts of active substance are required. In addition, because of their essentially rotationally symmetrical shape, the suppositories S * are often difficult to handle, especially for patients suffering from rheumatism.
  • FIG. 5 shows a number of suppository packs P * of the prior art which are combined into a strip.
  • the individual packages each comprising two preformed half-shells of approximately semicircular cross-section and welded and / or glued to one another, are separated by a gap G, which is a result of the manufacturing process.
  • predetermined breaking points are provided in the form of tear lines L, which open the packs P *, which is relatively due to the bulged shape of the half-shells requires great effort, should facilitate.
  • the packaging P comprises a container part 1 and a cover part 2.
  • the container part 1 and the cover part 2 in the assembled state, delimit a cavity 3 for receiving a suppository mass S.
  • the container part 1 and the cover part 2 are together welded and / or glued such that the cavity 3 is sealed airtight. However, this ensures that the two parts 1, 2 can be detached from one another again by applying a tensile force.
  • the container part 1 and the lid part 2 are welded and / or glued to one another along a sealing seam 5, which runs along the edge 4 of the cavity 3.
  • the sealing seam 5 has a width w which is smaller than a distance x of the edge 4 of the cavity 3 from the edge of the container part 1.
  • the container part 1 and the cover part 2 are therefore not sealed to one another on their entire contact surfaces, but only on one relatively narrow area that runs along the edge 4 of the cavity. In this way, the required tensile force for releasing the lid part 2 from the container part 1 is significantly reduced and an airtight seal of the cavity 3 is nevertheless ensured.
  • the gluing and / or welding only along the edge of the cavity 3 also ensures that the packaging P is opened by detaching the lid part 2 from the container part 1 and does not tear open at an undefined point.
  • the sealing seam 5 preferably comprises a front and a rear section 6, 7.
  • the front section 6 extends along the edge of the front, preferably approximately tapering region of the cavity 3 and over approximately half to three quarters, preferably two thirds, of the length 1 of the cavity 3.
  • the rear section 7 connects directly to the front section 6 and extends over the remaining edge region of the cavity 3.
  • the division of the sealing seam 5 into two sections 6, 7 allows the widths a and b of the Select sections 6 and 7 differently. This has the advantage that the required tensile force for releasing the lid part 2 from the container part 1 can be controlled in such a way that initially a relatively small tensile force is required, which increases slightly, but then remains constant until the packaging P to a desired extent is open.
  • the ratio of the width a of the front section 6 of the sealing seam 5 to the width b of the rear section 7 of the sealing seam 5 in the connection region of the two sections is preferably from approximately 1: 1 to approximately 1: 8.
  • the width a of the front section 6 of the sealing seam 5 is from approximately 0.5 mm to approximately 4 mm and is essentially constant over the course of the front section 6.
  • the width a can be at the edge of the front tapered area of the cavity 3 may initially be chosen somewhat larger. In this way it is achieved that at the beginning of the opening a certain tension threshold must be exceeded. The required tensile force then decreases again to a lower value and remains constant up to the transition region into the rear section 7 of the sealing seam 5, the width b of which is preferably a maximum of approximately 8 mm.
  • the container part 1 and the lid part 2 are each formed by a half-shell.
  • the half-shells have approximately the same wall thickness t.
  • each half-shell is preferably from approximately 70 ⁇ m to approximately 200 ⁇ m.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 A further exemplary embodiment of the packaging P according to the invention is shown in FIGS. 8 and 9.
  • the container part 1 is a half-shell with an approximately semicircular cross-section, while the cover part 2 is an essentially flat and flexible cover film.
  • the wall thickness t of the half-shell 1 is greater than the wall thickness s of the cover film 2 and is approximately twice to approximately ten times the wall thickness s of the cover film 2.
  • the wall thickness s of the cover film 2 is from approximately 20 ⁇ m to approximately 100 ⁇ m while the Wall thickness t of the half-shell 1, as before, is a maximum of approximately 200 ⁇ m.
  • the cavity 3 forms the casting cavity for the suppositories S to be produced and essentially defines their shape.
  • suppositories S are produced in this way, which although they still have the known oblong shape (FIGS. 1 to 4), but have an essentially semicircular cross section. Designed in this way, the suppositories S are far easier to grip and have an ergonomic shape. They can now be easily handled by both healthy patients and, for example, rheumatic patients with crippled hands.
  • the largely asymmetrical cross section of the suppositories S significantly reduces the risk of the suppository S sliding out of the hands.
  • the flat top of the suppository S can be used as Support surface can be used if the suppository S is intended to be divided lengthways. This defined contact surface makes it very easy to divide, for example with the help of a knife.
  • the torpedo shape of the suppository is essentially not changed.
  • cover part 2 is formed by an essentially planar flexible film also makes it easier to open the packaging P. It is evident that the effort required to pull off the cover film 2 from the half-shell-shaped container part 1 is significantly less than with the semi-circular bulged and preformed half-shells of the packaging P. Another advantage of the essentially planar cover film 2 is that it is now can be used very well as a carrier for information to the patient. Since it is essentially flat, these can be read off easily, which is difficult with the bulky form of the packaging P.
  • the cover part 2 preferably has a grip tab 8, the length c of which, measured from the sealing seam 5 to the longitudinal edge of the cover part 2, is from approximately 10 mm to approximately 45 mm. In this way, gripping the lid part 2 for opening the packaging P is made even easier.
  • the desire for simple recyclability of the materials from which the packaging P is made is preferably met by the container part 1 and the cover film 2 being made from recyclable materials.
  • Plastics such as polyvinyl chloride PVC, polypropylene PP, polyethylene PE, polyethylene terephthalate PET or polyamide PA are preferably used. These plastics can be present as monofilms or as combinations (laminates, coextruded foils, etc.) of various plastics.
  • the greater flexibility of the cover film 2 has the advantage that it allows the cavity 3 to be filled to different extents, for example in the direct casting process.
  • cover film 2 also makes it possible to take into account the loss of material when the filled-in suppository mass cools down by pouring in a little more material.
  • the volume of the suppository mass and the finished suppository S decrease in turn has the approximately semicircular cross-sectional area, which is predetermined by the shape of the cavity 3.
  • a number of individual packagings P are combined to form a strip M.
  • a number of half-shells 1 are preferably deep-drawn in a first material strip 10.
  • the cover foils 2 of the individual packs P are sections of a second material strip 20.
  • Perforation lines R are provided between the individual packs P, which facilitate the tearing off of individual packaged suppositories S.
  • 11 finally shows two suppository strips M according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 in a secondary packaging 9, which is preferably a folding box.
  • the semicircular cross-sectional shape of the suppositories in packaging P allows particularly space-saving packaging.
  • an insert text L is also indicated in the secondary packaging.
  • the packaging according to the invention for soup stalls allows simple handling and requires only little effort to open, so that patients with more or less crippled fingers can safely remove suppositories.
  • the suppository produced in the primary packaging as a casting mold has an essentially asymmetrical shape and is even easy to handle with gloves. If necessary, the suppository manufactured in this way can simply be divided lengthways.
  • the production of the packaging and the filling of the suppository masses is possible with the usual technical equipment. Due to the special design of the packaging with only one preferably deep-drawn half-shell and a flat cover film, the manufacturing process is even simplified.
  • the flat cover film can be printed "on-line" during the manufacturing process of the suppositories.

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There is proposed a package (P) for suppositories (S) which comprises a container part (1) and a lid part (2) which are welded and/or bonded to one another in such a manner that they surround a mould cavity (6) in an air-tight manner, and which can be detached from another by the application of a tensile force. At the same time, the container part (1) and the lid part (2) are welded and/or bonded to one another along a sealing seam (5) which extends along the edge (4) of the cavity (3) and has a width (w) which is smaller than the distance (x) of the edge (4) of the cavity (3) from the edge of the container part (1). In a preferred embodiment, the container part (1) is essentially formed as a half-shell having an approximately oblong shape and an approximately semicircular cross-section, and the lid part (2) is formed by an essentially planar, flexible covering film. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackung für Suppositorien gemäss Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to packaging for suppositories according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Suppositorien oder Zäpfchen sind geformte Zubereitungen von üblicherweise im wesentlichen torpedoförmigem, konischem oder zylindrischem Aussehen für die rektale oder vaginale Verabreichung eines oder mehrerer Wirkstoffe. Sie bestehen zum grössten Teil aus einer Suppositorienmasse, in welche ein oder mehrere meist pulverförmige Wirkstoffe eingebettet sind. Als Suppositorienmasse kommen meist semisynthetische Fette, seltener auch wasserlösliche Massen, beispielsweise Gemische von Polyethylenglykolen, zum Einsatz. Der Vorteil von Suppositorien besteht unter anderem darin, dass viele Wirkstoffe aus ihnen annähernd in gleichem Ausmass wie aus einer oralen Darreichungsform absorbiert werden, dabei jedoch vielfach die Plasmaspiegelkurve flacher verläuft und niedrigere Maximalplasmawerte erreicht werden. Zudem weisen Suppositorien gegenüber konventionellen peroralen Darreichungsformen oft auch eine verlängerte Wirkung auf. Der Verdauungstrakt wird geschont und die Probleme, die viele Personen mit dem Schlucken beispielsweise von Tabletten oder Kapseln haben, werden gänzlich vermieden.Suppositories or suppositories are shaped preparations which are usually essentially torpedo-shaped, conical or cylindrical in appearance for the rectal or vaginal administration of one or more active substances. For the most part, they consist of a suppository mass, in which one or more mostly powdered active ingredients are embedded. Semisynthetic fats are usually used as the suppository mass, more rarely also water-soluble masses, for example mixtures of polyethylene glycols. The advantage of suppositories is, among other things, that many active ingredients are absorbed from them to approximately the same extent as from an oral dosage form, but the plasma level curve is often flatter and lower maximum plasma values are achieved. In addition, suppositories often have a prolonged effect compared to conventional oral dosage forms. The digestive tract is spared and the problems that many people have with swallowing tablets or capsules, for example, are completely avoided.

Die Herstellung der Suppositorien erfolgt meist nach einem Form- und Giessverfahren. Seltener werden auch Press- und Giessverfahren angewendet. Beim Giessverfahren kommen Metallformen, vorgeformte Kunststoff-Folien oder Maschinen, in denen die die Folien zu Formen gezogen werden, zum Einsatz. Die vorgeformten Suppositorien werden in eine sogenannte Primärverpackung eingebracht und luftdicht eingeschlossen. Besonders vorteilhaft werden Suppositorien hergestellt, indem die Primärverpackung zunächst vorverformt wird, und die Suppositorien direkt in die Primärverpackung eingegossen werden. Anschliessend wird die Primärverpackung luftdicht verschlossen. Auf diese Weise wird ein Nachteil der vorgeformten Suppositorien vermieden; diese weisen anwendungsbedingt einen relativ niedrigen Schmelzpunkt von etwa 32 °C bis etwa 38 °C auf, können sich daher bei erhöhten Temperaturen leicht verformen und können danach auch nach dem Abkühlen oft nicht mehr nach Wunsch appliziert werden. Zudem kann es zu Ausscheidungen von Wirkstoff kommen, welche zu einer inhomogenen Verteilung des Wirkstoffes im Suppositorium führen können. Ein Schmelzpunkt von 32 °C und wenig darüber wird aber beim Tragen der Suppositorien in Körpernähe oft leicht erreicht. In der Primärverpackung gegossene Suppositorien besitzen aber im wesentlichen die Form der Primärverpackung. Selbst wenn die Suppositorien durch Tragen in Körpernähe wieder aufschmelzen, behalten sie ihre Form, die ja durch die Primärverpackung vorgegeben ist.The suppositories are usually manufactured using a molding and casting process. Pressing and casting processes are also used less frequently. The casting process uses metal molds, preformed plastic films or machines in which the films are drawn into molds. The preformed suppositories are placed in a so-called primary packaging and sealed airtight. Suppositories are produced particularly advantageously by first pre-deforming the primary packaging and pouring the suppositories directly into the primary packaging. The primary packaging is then sealed airtight. In this way a disadvantage of the preformed suppositories is avoided; these show a relatively low melting point of approximately 32 ° C to approximately 38 ° C depending on the application, can therefore deform easily at elevated temperatures and often cannot be applied as desired after cooling. In addition, there can be excretion of active ingredient, which can lead to an inhomogeneous distribution of the active ingredient in the suppository. A melting point of 32 ° C and slightly higher is often easily reached when the suppositories are worn close to the body. Suppositories cast in the primary packaging essentially have the shape of the primary packaging. Even if the suppositories melt again when worn close to the body, they retain their shape, which is determined by the primary packaging.

Die Primärverpackungen, welche zugleich als Giessformen dienen, weisen eine oblonge Form mit einem etwa kreisförmigen Querschnitt auf. Insbesondere umfassen sie zwei Halbschalen aus beschichtetem Kunststoff oder Kunststoff-Aluminium Laminat, die an den Rändern verschweisst oder verliebt sind. Der Querschnitt der Formkavität jeder Halbschale ist dabei etwa halbkreisförmig. Die Materialien der beiden Halbschalen sind üblicherweise identisch und weisen etwa dieselbe Wandstarke und Steifigkeit auf.The primary packaging, which also serves as casting molds, has an oblong shape with an approximately circular cross-section. In particular, they comprise two half-shells made of coated plastic or plastic-aluminum laminate, which are welded or in love at the edges. The cross section of the mold cavity of each half shell is approximately semicircular. The materials of the two half-shells are usually identical and have approximately the same wall thickness and rigidity.

Das Öffnen dieser Primärverpackungen erfordert vielfach eine besondere Geschicklichkeit oder sogar die Zuhilfenahme von Hilfsmitteln wie Schere oder Messer. An den Enden der Verpackungen stehen üblicherweise nur kurze Materialstücke über, welche nur schwer gefasst werden können. Das Abziehen der einen gewölbten Halbschale von der anderen ist zudem mit einem ziemlichen Kraftaufwand verbunden. Zwar versuchte man bislang bereits, den erforderlichen Kraftaufwand zu verringern und das korrekte Öffnen durch das Anbringen von Aufreisslinien sicherzustellen, jedoch kann es vorkommen, dass ein Suppositorium durch das ruckartige Öffnen aus der Verpackung gestossen wird und auf den Boden fällt. Ein Ansatz zur Beseitigung dieses Problems besteht in der gezielten Vergrösserung der Grifffläche an einem Ende der Primärverpackung. Auf diese Weise können die beiden Halbschalen besser gegriffen werden, beispielsweise können auch Rheumakranke die Verpackung besser greifen. Allerdings ist auch hier an den Griffenden der Primärverpackung zur Trennung der beiden Halbschalen ein grösserer Kraftaufwand erforderlich als später beim Trennen entlang der Längsränder. Zudem wird durch die Vergrässerung der Grifffläche die Verpackung überdimensioniert.Opening these primary packaging often requires special skill or even the use of tools such as scissors or knives. At the ends of the packaging there are usually only short pieces of material that are difficult to grasp. The pulling off one arched half-shell from the other is also associated with considerable effort. So far, attempts have been made to reduce the effort required and ensure correct opening by attaching tear lines, but it can happen that a suppository is jerked out of the packaging and falls onto the floor. One approach to eliminating this problem is to specifically enlarge the grip area at one end of the primary packaging. In this way, the two half-shells can be gripped better, for example those with rheumatism can also grip the packaging better. However, here too, greater effort is required to separate the two half-shells at the handle ends of the primary packaging than later when separating along the longitudinal edges. In addition, the packaging is oversized due to the enlargement of the grip area.

Es besteht daher die Aufgabe, eine Primärverpackung für Suppositorien zu schaffen, welche auf einfache Weise zu öffnen ist. Das Öffnen der Primärverpackung soll auch von beispielsweise Rheumakranken ohne den Einsatz von Hilfsmitteln einfach bewerkstelligbar sein. Ein ruckartiger Öffnungsvorgang, bei dem ein in der Verpackung befindliches Suppositorium ausgestossen werden könnte, soll vermieden werden. Die Primärverpackung soll es erlauben, die Suppositorien direkt in der Verpackung durch Eingiessen herzustellen. Dabei soll die Formkavität in der Verpackung eine möglichst ergonomische Form des Suppositoriums gewährleisten, was einerseits eine einfache Entnahme des Suppositoriums aus der Verpackung erlaubt und andererseits seine Handhabung und Administration, beispielsweise auch mit Schutzhandschuhen, erleichtert. Zudem soll die durch die Primärverpackung festgelegte Form der Suppositorien es erlauben, diese bei Bedarf einfach in Längsrichtung zu teilen, falls eine geringere Dosis eines Wirkstoffes bzw. eines Wirkstoffgemisches erforderlich ist. Die Materialien, die für die Primärverpackung eingesetzt werden, sollen möglichst homogen sein, um ein einfaches Rezyklieren zu erlauben und damit die Entsorgung durch den Kunden oder Patienten möglichst umweltschonend erfolgen kann.There is therefore the task of creating a primary packaging for suppositories, which is easy to open. The opening of the primary packaging should also be easy, for example for people with rheumatism, without the use of aids be feasible. A jerky opening process in which a suppository located in the packaging could be ejected should be avoided. The primary packaging should allow the suppositories to be produced by pouring them directly into the packaging. The shape cavity in the packaging is intended to ensure that the suppository is as ergonomic as possible, which on the one hand allows the suppository to be easily removed from the packaging and on the other hand facilitates its handling and administration, for example also with protective gloves. In addition, the shape of the suppositories defined by the primary packaging should make it possible to simply divide them in the longitudinal direction if required, if a lower dose of an active ingredient or an active ingredient mixture is required. The materials that are used for the primary packaging should be as homogeneous as possible in order to allow easy recycling and thus the disposal by the customer or patient can be carried out as environmentally friendly as possible.

Die Lösung all dieser und noch weiterer Aufgaben erfolgt durch eine Verpackung für Suppositorien, welche die im Kennzeichen des Patentanspruchs 1 angeführten Merkmale aufweist Besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsvarianten der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Patentansprüche.All of these and other tasks are solved by packaging for suppositories, which has the features stated in the characterizing part of patent claim 1. Particularly preferred embodiment variants of the invention are the subject of the dependent patent claims.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung mit allen ihr als wesentlich zugehörigen Elementen anhand der in den schematischen Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

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vier Beispiele von Suppositorienformen,
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mehrere streifenförmig aneinandergereihte Verpackungen für Suppositorien des Standes der Technik,
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eine erfindungsgemässe Verpackung,
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ein Querschnitt eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemässen Verpackung gemäss Schnittlinie VII-VII in Fig. 6,
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ein Querschnitt eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemässen Verpackung gemäss Schnittlinie VII-VII in Fig. 6,
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ein Längsschnitt der erfindungsgemässen Verpackung gemäss Schnittlinie IX-IX in Fig. 6,
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mehrere streifenförmig aneinandergereihte erfindungsgemässe Verpackungen für Suppositorien und
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ein Streifen erfindungsgemäss verpackter Suppositorien gemäss Fig. 8 und Fig. 9 in einer Sekundärverpackung.
The invention is explained in more detail below with all the elements that are essentially associated therewith on the basis of the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the schematic drawings. Show it:
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four examples of suppository forms,
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a plurality of packaging for suppositories of the prior art which are lined up in strips,
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a packaging according to the invention,
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6 shows a cross section of a first exemplary embodiment of the packaging according to the invention along section line VII-VII in FIG. 6,
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6 shows a cross section of a second exemplary embodiment of the packaging according to the invention along section line VII-VII in FIG. 6,
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6 shows a longitudinal section of the packaging according to the invention along section line IX-IX in FIG. 6,
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several strips according to the invention for suppositories and
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a strip of suppositories packaged according to the invention according to FIGS. 8 and 9 in a secondary packaging.

In den Fig. 1 bis 4 sind vier Formenbeispiele von Suppositorien S* dargestellt. Die Formen in den Fig. 1 und 2 werden als torpedoförmig bezeichnet. Die Form in Fig. 3 ist im wesentlichen konisch, während die in Fig. 4 dargestellte Form als zylindrisch bezeichnet wird. Allen vier beispielsweise dargestellten Formen ist die im wesentlichen oblonge Form gemeinsam. Die bislang aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Suppositorien S* weisen einen im wesentlichen rotationssymmetrischen und insbesondere kreisförmigen Querschnitt auf (nicht dargestellt). Es versteht sich, dass derartige Suppositorien S* bei Bedarf geringerer Wirkstoffdosierungen nur sehr ungenau entweder entlang ihrer Längserstreckung oder quer dazu geteilt werden können. Zudem sind die Suppositorien S* aufgrund ihrer im wesentlichen rotationssymmetrischen Form insbesondere von Rheumakranken Patienten oft nur schwer handzuhaben.1 to 4 show four examples of the shape of suppositories S *. The shapes in FIGS. 1 and 2 are referred to as torpedo-shaped. The shape in FIG. 3 is essentially conical, while the shape shown in FIG. 4 is referred to as cylindrical. All four of the shapes shown, for example, have the essentially oblong shape in common. The suppositories S * previously known from the prior art have an essentially rotationally symmetrical and in particular circular cross section (not shown). It is understood that such suppositories S * can only be divided very inaccurately either along their longitudinal extension or transversely thereto if smaller amounts of active substance are required. In addition, because of their essentially rotationally symmetrical shape, the suppositories S * are often difficult to handle, especially for patients suffering from rheumatism.

In Fig. 5 sind mehrere zu einem Streifen zusammengefasste Suppositorienverpackungen P* des Standes der Technik dargestellt. Die einzelnen Verpackungen, die jeweils zwei vorgeformete Halbschalen von etwa halbkreisförmigem Querschnitt umfassen und miteinander verschweisst und/oder verklebt sind, sind durch einen Spalt G, der sich herstellungsbedingt ist, getrennt. Im Bereich der Verpackungen P*, der jeweils benachbart zu dem etwa spitz zulaufenden Ende des Suppositoriums S* angeordnet ist, sind jeweils Sollbruchstellen in Form von Aufrisslinien L vorgesehen, welche das Öffnen der Verpackungen P*, was aufgrund der ausgebuchteten Form der Halbschalen einen relativ grossen Kraftaufwand erfordert, erleichtern sollen.5 shows a number of suppository packs P * of the prior art which are combined into a strip. The individual packages, each comprising two preformed half-shells of approximately semicircular cross-section and welded and / or glued to one another, are separated by a gap G, which is a result of the manufacturing process. In the area of the packs P *, which is arranged adjacent to the approximately tapered end of the suppository S *, predetermined breaking points are provided in the form of tear lines L, which open the packs P *, which is relatively due to the bulged shape of the half-shells requires great effort, should facilitate.

In Fig. 6 ist eine erfindungsgemässe Verpackung P für Suppositorien S dargestellt. Die Verpackung P umfasst ein Behälterteil 1 und ein Deckelteil 2. Das Behälterteil 1 und das Deckelteil 2 begrenzen im zusammengefügten Zustand einen Hohlraum 3 zur Aufnahme einer Suppositorienmasse S. Das Behälterteil 1 und das Deckelteil 2 sind miteinander derart verschweisst und/oder verklebt, dass der Hohlraum 3 luftdicht abgeschlossen ist. Dabei ist aber sichergestellt, dass die beiden Teile 1, 2 durch Anwendung einer Zugkraft wieder voneinander lösbar sind. Insbesondere sind das Behälterteil 1 und das Deckelteil 2 entlang eine Siegelnaht 5 miteinander verschweisst und/oder verklebt, welche entlang des Randes 4 des Hohlraums 3 verläuft. Dabei weist die Siegelnaht 5 eine Breite w auf, die Kleiner ist als ein Abstand x des Randes 4 des Hohlraums 3 vom Rand des Behälterteils 1. Das Behälterteil 1 und das Deckelteil 2 sind also nicht an ihren gesamten Anliegeflächen miteinander gesiegelt, sondern nur an einem relativ schmalen Bereich, der entlang des Randes 4 des Hohlraums verläuft. Auf diese Weise ist die erforderliche Zugkraft zum Lösen des Deckelteils 2 vom Behälterteil 1 deutlich reduziert und trotzdem ein luftdichter Abschluss des Hohlraums 3 gewährleistet. Durch die Verklebung und/oder Verschweissung nur entlang des Randes des Hohlraums 3 ist auch sichergestellt, dass die Verpackung P durch Ablösen des Deckelteils 2 vom Behälterteil 1 geöffnet wird, und nicht an einer undefinierten Stelle aufreisst.6 shows a packaging P for suppositories S according to the invention. The packaging P comprises a container part 1 and a cover part 2. The container part 1 and the cover part 2, in the assembled state, delimit a cavity 3 for receiving a suppository mass S. The container part 1 and the cover part 2 are together welded and / or glued such that the cavity 3 is sealed airtight. However, this ensures that the two parts 1, 2 can be detached from one another again by applying a tensile force. In particular, the container part 1 and the lid part 2 are welded and / or glued to one another along a sealing seam 5, which runs along the edge 4 of the cavity 3. The sealing seam 5 has a width w which is smaller than a distance x of the edge 4 of the cavity 3 from the edge of the container part 1. The container part 1 and the cover part 2 are therefore not sealed to one another on their entire contact surfaces, but only on one relatively narrow area that runs along the edge 4 of the cavity. In this way, the required tensile force for releasing the lid part 2 from the container part 1 is significantly reduced and an airtight seal of the cavity 3 is nevertheless ensured. The gluing and / or welding only along the edge of the cavity 3 also ensures that the packaging P is opened by detaching the lid part 2 from the container part 1 and does not tear open at an undefined point.

Vorzugsweise umfasst die Siegelnaht 5 einen vorderen und einen hinteren Abschnitt 6, 7. Der vordere Abschnitt 6 erstreckt sich dabei entlang des Randes des vorderen, vorzugsweise etwa spitz zulaufenden Bereiches des Hohlraums 3 und über etwa die Hälfte bis drei Viertel, vorzugsweise zwei Drittel der Länge 1 des Hohlraums 3. Der hintere Abschnitt 7 schliesst direkt an den vorderen Abschnitt 6 an und und erstreckt sich über den verbleibenden Randbereich des Hohlraums 3. Die unterteilung der Siegelnäht 5 in zwei Abschnitte 6, 7 erlaubt es, die Breiten a bzw. b der Abschnitte 6 bzw. 7 unterschiedlich zu wählen. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass die erforderliche Zugkraft zum Lösen des Deckelteils 2 vom Behälterteil 1 einfach derart gesteuert werden kann, dass anfangs eine relativ geringe Zugkraft erforderlich ist, die geringfügig ansteigt, dann aber konstant bleibt, bis die Verpackung P bis zu einem gewünschten Ausmass geöffnet ist. Ist dieses Ausmass erreicht, steigt bei weiterem Ziehen die erforderliche Zugkraft sprungartig an. Auf diese Weise ist sichergestellt, dass die Verpackung P nur bis zu einem gewissen Punkt leicht geöffnet werden kann, bei dem noch keine Gefahr besteht, dass der Inhalt unbeabsichtigt herausfällt, der aber ausreicht, den Inhalt bequem zu entnehmen.The sealing seam 5 preferably comprises a front and a rear section 6, 7. The front section 6 extends along the edge of the front, preferably approximately tapering region of the cavity 3 and over approximately half to three quarters, preferably two thirds, of the length 1 of the cavity 3. The rear section 7 connects directly to the front section 6 and extends over the remaining edge region of the cavity 3. The division of the sealing seam 5 into two sections 6, 7 allows the widths a and b of the Select sections 6 and 7 differently. This has the advantage that the required tensile force for releasing the lid part 2 from the container part 1 can be controlled in such a way that initially a relatively small tensile force is required, which increases slightly, but then remains constant until the packaging P to a desired extent is open. Once this dimension has been reached, the required tractive force increases abruptly as you pull further. In this way it is ensured that the packaging P can only be opened slightly up to a certain point, at which there is still no danger that the content will accidentally fall out, but which is sufficient to conveniently remove the content.

Vorzugsweise beträgt das Verhältnis der Breite a des vorderen Abschnitts 6 der Siegelnaht 5 zur Breite b des hinteren Abschnitts 7 der Siegelnaht 5 im Anschlussbereich der beiden Abschnitte von etwa 1:1 bis zu etwa 1:8 beträgt. Dabei beträgt die Breite a des vorderen Abschnitts 6 der Siegelnaht 5 von etwa 0,5 mm bis etwa 4 mm und ist über den Verlauf des vorderen Abschnitts 6 im wesentlichen konstant. Die Breite a kann am Rand des vorderen sich verjüngenden Bereiches des Hohlraums 3 zunächst aber auch etwas grösser gewählt sein. Auf diese Weise wird erreicht, dass am Beginn des Öffnens eine gewisse Zugschwelle überschritten werden muss. Danach nimmt die erforderliche Zugkraft wieder auf einen niedrigeren Wert ab und bleibt konstant bis zum Übergangsbereich in den hinteren Abschnitt 7 der Siegelnaht 5, dessen Breite b vorzugsweise maximal etwa 8 mm beträgt.The ratio of the width a of the front section 6 of the sealing seam 5 to the width b of the rear section 7 of the sealing seam 5 in the connection region of the two sections is preferably from approximately 1: 1 to approximately 1: 8. The width a of the front section 6 of the sealing seam 5 is from approximately 0.5 mm to approximately 4 mm and is essentially constant over the course of the front section 6. The width a can be at the edge of the front tapered area of the cavity 3 may initially be chosen somewhat larger. In this way it is achieved that at the beginning of the opening a certain tension threshold must be exceeded. The required tensile force then decreases again to a lower value and remains constant up to the transition region into the rear section 7 of the sealing seam 5, the width b of which is preferably a maximum of approximately 8 mm.

Aus der Querschnittsdarstellung in Fig. 7 ist ersichtlich, dass bei einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemässen Verpackung das Behälterteil 1 und das Deckelteil 2 jeweils durch eine Halbschale gebildet sind. Dabei weisen die Halbschalen etwa die gleiche Wandstarke t auf.It can be seen from the cross-sectional view in FIG. 7 that in a first exemplary embodiment of the packaging according to the invention, the container part 1 and the lid part 2 are each formed by a half-shell. The half-shells have approximately the same wall thickness t.

Vorzugsweise beträgt die Wandstärke t jeder Halbschale von etwa 70 µm bis etwa 200 µm.The wall thickness t of each half-shell is preferably from approximately 70 μm to approximately 200 μm.

In den Fig. 8 und 9 ist ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemässen Verpackung P dargestellt. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist nur das Behälterteil 1 eine Halbschale mit etwa halbkreisförmigem Querschnitt, während das Deckelteil 2 eine im wesentlichen plane und flexible Deckfolie ist. Dabei ist die Wandstärke t der Halbschale 1 grösser ist als die Wandstärke s der Deckfolie 2 und beträgt etwa das Doppelte bis etwa das Zehnfache der Wandstärke s der Deckfolie 2. Die Wandstarke s der Deckfolie 2 beträgt von etwa 20 µm bis etwa 100 µm während die Wandstärke t der Halbschale 1 wie zuvor maximal etwa 200 µm beträgt.A further exemplary embodiment of the packaging P according to the invention is shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. In this exemplary embodiment, only the container part 1 is a half-shell with an approximately semicircular cross-section, while the cover part 2 is an essentially flat and flexible cover film. The wall thickness t of the half-shell 1 is greater than the wall thickness s of the cover film 2 and is approximately twice to approximately ten times the wall thickness s of the cover film 2. The wall thickness s of the cover film 2 is from approximately 20 μm to approximately 100 μm while the Wall thickness t of the half-shell 1, as before, is a maximum of approximately 200 μm.

Bei den im bevorzugten Direktgiessverfahren hergestellten Suppositorien S bildet der Hohlraum 3 die Giesskavität für die herzustellenden Suppositorien S und legt deren Form im wesentlichen fest. Mit Hilfe der Verpackungen P gemäss dem in Fig. 8 und 9 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel werden auf diese Weise Suppositorien S hergestellt, welche zwar nach wie vor die bekannte oblonge Form (Fig. 1 bis 4) aufweisen, jedoch einen im wesentlichen halbkreisförmigen Querschnitt aufweisen. Auf diese Weise ausgebildet, sind die Suppositorien S weit griffiger und weisen eine ergonomische Form auf. Sie können nunmehr sowohl von gesunden Patienten alsauch von beispielsweise rheumakranken Patienten mit verkrüppelten Händen einfach gehandhabt werden. Bei der Verwendung von Kunststoffhandschuhen ist aufgrund des weitgehend asymmetrischen Querschnittes der Suppositorien S die Gefahr, dass das Suppositorium S aus den Händen gleitet, deutlich reduziert. Die plane Oberseite des Suppositoriums S kann als Auflagefläche verwendet werden, wenn beabsichtigt ist, dass Suppositorium S längs zu teilen. Durch diese definierte Auflagefläche ist das Teilen, beispielsweise mit Hilfe eines Messers, sehr einfach möglich. Die Torpedoform des Suppositoriums wird dabei im wesentlichen nicht verändert.In the suppositories S produced in the preferred direct casting process, the cavity 3 forms the casting cavity for the suppositories S to be produced and essentially defines their shape. With the help of the packaging P according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, suppositories S are produced in this way, which although they still have the known oblong shape (FIGS. 1 to 4), but have an essentially semicircular cross section. Designed in this way, the suppositories S are far easier to grip and have an ergonomic shape. They can now be easily handled by both healthy patients and, for example, rheumatic patients with crippled hands. When plastic gloves are used, the largely asymmetrical cross section of the suppositories S significantly reduces the risk of the suppository S sliding out of the hands. The flat top of the suppository S can be used as Support surface can be used if the suppository S is intended to be divided lengthways. This defined contact surface makes it very easy to divide, for example with the help of a knife. The torpedo shape of the suppository is essentially not changed.

Die Tatsache, dass das Deckelteil 2 von einer im wesentlichen planen flexiblen Folie gebildet ist, erleichtert das Öffnen der Verpackung P zusätzlich. Es ist evident, dass der Kraftaufwand für das Abziehen der Deckfolie 2 von dem halbschalenförmigen Behälterteil 1 deutlich geringer ist, als bei den etwa halbkreisförmig ausgebuchteten und vorgeformten Halbschalen der Verpackungen P. Ein weiterer Vorteil der im wesentlichen planen Deckfolie 2 besteht darin, dass sie nunmehr sehr gut als Träger für Informationen an den Patienten verwendet werden kann. Da sie ja im wesentlichen plan ist, können diese gut abgelesen werden, was bei der ausgebuchteten Form der Verpackungen P nur schwer möglich ist.The fact that the cover part 2 is formed by an essentially planar flexible film also makes it easier to open the packaging P. It is evident that the effort required to pull off the cover film 2 from the half-shell-shaped container part 1 is significantly less than with the semi-circular bulged and preformed half-shells of the packaging P. Another advantage of the essentially planar cover film 2 is that it is now can be used very well as a carrier for information to the patient. Since it is essentially flat, these can be read off easily, which is difficult with the bulky form of the packaging P.

Vorzugsweise weist das Deckelteil 2 eine Grifflasche 8 auf, deren Länge c, gemessen von der Siegelnaht 5 bis zum Längsrand des Deckelteils 2 von etwa 10 mm bis etwa 45 mm beträgt. Auf diese Weise wird das Fassen des Deckelteils 2 zum Öffnen der Verpackung P noch weiter erleichtert.The cover part 2 preferably has a grip tab 8, the length c of which, measured from the sealing seam 5 to the longitudinal edge of the cover part 2, is from approximately 10 mm to approximately 45 mm. In this way, gripping the lid part 2 for opening the packaging P is made even easier.

Dem Wunsch nach einer einfachen Recyklierbarkeit der Materialien, aus denen die Verpackung P gefertigt ist, wird vorzugsweise dadurch nachgekommen, dass das Behälterteil 1 und die Deckfolie 2 aus recyclierbaren Materialien sind. Vorzugsweise kommen Kunststoffe, wie beispielsweise Polyvinylchlorid PVC, Polypropylen PP, Polyethylen PE, Polyethylen-Terehtalat PET oder Polyamid PA zum Einsatz. Diese Kunststoffe können als Monofolien oder als Kombinate (Laminate, Coextrudierte Folien, usw.) von verschiedenen Kunststoffen vorliegen. Auf diese Weise kann den unterschiedlichen Anforderungen an das Behälterteil 1, welches eine grössere Festigkeit aufweisen soll, und an die Deckfolie 2, die möglichst flexibel sein soll, Rechnung getragen. An der grösseren Flexibilität der Deckfolie 2 ist vorteilhaft, dass diese es erlaubt, beispielsweise im Direkt-Giessverfahren den Hohlraum 3 unterschiedlich stark zu füllen. Auf diese Weise können sehr einfach Suppositorien unterschiedlicher Dicken und Gewichte hergestellt werden. Die grössere Flexibilität der Deckfolie 2 erlaubt es auch, dem Materialschwund beim Abkühlen der eingefüllten Suppositorienmasse dadurch Rechnung zu tragen, dass etwas Mehr Material eingegossen wird. Beim Abkühlen verringert sich das Volumen der Suppositorienmasse und das fertige Suppositorium S besitzt wiederum die etwa halbkreisförmige Querschnittsfläche, die durch die Form des Hohlraums 3 vorgegeben ist.The desire for simple recyclability of the materials from which the packaging P is made is preferably met by the container part 1 and the cover film 2 being made from recyclable materials. Plastics such as polyvinyl chloride PVC, polypropylene PP, polyethylene PE, polyethylene terephthalate PET or polyamide PA are preferably used. These plastics can be present as monofilms or as combinations (laminates, coextruded foils, etc.) of various plastics. In this way, the different requirements for the container part 1, which should have greater strength, and for the cover film 2, which should be as flexible as possible, can be taken into account. The greater flexibility of the cover film 2 has the advantage that it allows the cavity 3 to be filled to different extents, for example in the direct casting process. In this way, suppositories of different thicknesses and weights can be produced very easily. The greater flexibility of the cover film 2 also makes it possible to take into account the loss of material when the filled-in suppository mass cools down by pouring in a little more material. When cooling, the volume of the suppository mass and the finished suppository S decrease in turn has the approximately semicircular cross-sectional area, which is predetermined by the shape of the cavity 3.

In dem in Fig. 10 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung sind eine Reihe von Einzelverpackungen P zu einem Streifen M zusammengefasst. Dabei sind eine Reihe von Halbschalen 1 in einem ersten Materialstreifen 10 vorzugsweise tiefgezogen. Die Deckfolien 2 der einzelnen Verpackungen P sind Abschnitte eines zweiten Materialstreifens 20. Zwischen den einzelnen Verpackungen P sind Perforationslinien R vorgesehen, welche das Abreissen einzelner verpackter Suppositorien S erleichtern. Fig. 11 schliesslich zeigt zwei Suppositorienstreifen M gemäss dem in Fig. 8 und 9 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel in einer Sekundärverpackung 9, welche vorzugsweise ein Faltkarton ist. Die halbkreisförmige Querschnittsform der Suppositorien in der Verpackung P erlaubt eine besonders platzsparende Verpackung. Neben dem Suppositorienstreifen M ist in der Sekundärverpackung auch noch ein Beipacktext L angedeutet.In the exemplary embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 10, a number of individual packagings P are combined to form a strip M. A number of half-shells 1 are preferably deep-drawn in a first material strip 10. The cover foils 2 of the individual packs P are sections of a second material strip 20. Perforation lines R are provided between the individual packs P, which facilitate the tearing off of individual packaged suppositories S. 11 finally shows two suppository strips M according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 in a secondary packaging 9, which is preferably a folding box. The semicircular cross-sectional shape of the suppositories in packaging P allows particularly space-saving packaging. In addition to the suppository strip M, an insert text L is also indicated in the secondary packaging.

Die erfindungsgemässe Verpackung für Suppsoitorien erlaubt eine einfache Handhabung und erfordert nur einen geringen Kraftaufwand zum Öffnen, sodass auch Patienten mit mehr oder weniger verkrüppelten Fingern sicher Suppositorien entnehmen können. In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsvariante der Verpackung weist das in der Primärverpackung als Giessform hergestellte Suppositorium eine im wesenlichen asymmetrische Form auf und ist sogar mit Handschuhen gut zu handhaben. Bei bedarf kann das derart hergestellte Suppositorium einfach längsgeteilt werden. Die Herstellung der Verpackungen und das Abfüllen der Suppositorienmassen ist mit den üblichen technischen Einrichtungen möglich. Durch die spezielle Ausbildung der Verpackung mit nur einer vorzugsweise tiefgezogenen Halbschale und einer planen Abdeckfolie ist der Herstellungsvorgang sogar noch vereinfacht. Die plane Abdeckfolie kann während des Herstellungsvorganges der Suppositorien "on-line" bedruckt werden.The packaging according to the invention for soup stalls allows simple handling and requires only little effort to open, so that patients with more or less crippled fingers can safely remove suppositories. In a particularly preferred embodiment variant of the packaging, the suppository produced in the primary packaging as a casting mold has an essentially asymmetrical shape and is even easy to handle with gloves. If necessary, the suppository manufactured in this way can simply be divided lengthways. The production of the packaging and the filling of the suppository masses is possible with the usual technical equipment. Due to the special design of the packaging with only one preferably deep-drawn half-shell and a flat cover film, the manufacturing process is even simplified. The flat cover film can be printed "on-line" during the manufacturing process of the suppositories.

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Verpackung für Suppositorien umfassend ein Behälterteil (1) und ein Deckelteil (2), welche zusammengefügt einen oblongen Hohlraum (3) zur Aufnahme einer Suppositorienmasse begrenzen und miteinander derart verschweisst und/oder verklebt sind, dass der Hohlraum (3) luftdicht abgeschlossen ist, und welche durch Anwendung einer Zugkraft wieder voneinander lösbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Behälterteil (1) und das Deckelteil (2) entlang einer Siegelnaht (5) miteinander verschweisst und/oder verklebt sind, welche entlang des Randes (4) des Hohlraums (3) verläuft und eine Breite (w) aufweist, die Kleiner ist als der Abstand (x) des Randes (4) des Hohlraums (3) vom Rand des Behälterteils (1).Packaging for suppositories comprising a container part (1) and a lid part (2) which, when joined together, delimit an oblong cavity (3) for receiving a suppository mass and are welded and / or glued to one another in such a way that the cavity (3) is hermetically sealed, and which can be detached from one another again by applying a tensile force, characterized in that the container part (1) and the lid part (2) are welded and / or glued to one another along a sealing seam (5) which runs along the edge (4) of the cavity (3 ) runs and has a width (w) that is smaller than the distance (x) of the edge (4) of the cavity (3) from the edge of the container part (1). Verpackung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Siegelnaht (5) einen vorderen und einen hinteren Abschnitt (6, 7) umfasst, wobei der vordere Abschnitt (6) sich entlang des Randes des vorderen, vorzugsweise etwa spitz zulaufenden Bereiches des Hohlraums (3) und über etwa die Hälfte bis drei Viertel, vorzugsweise zwei Drittel der Länge (1) des Hohlraums (3) erstreckt und der hintere Abschnitt (7) direkt an den vorderen Abschnitt (6) anschliesst und sich über den verbleibenden Randbereich des Hohlraums (3) erstreckt.Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the sealing seam (5) comprises a front and a rear section (6, 7), the front section (6) extending along the edge of the front, preferably approximately tapering region of the cavity (3 ) and extends over approximately half to three quarters, preferably two thirds, of the length (1) of the cavity (3) and the rear section (7) directly adjoins the front section (6) and extends over the remaining edge region of the cavity (3 ) extends. Verpackung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Verhältnis der Breite (a) des vorderen Abschnitts (6) der Siegelnaht (5) zur Breite (b) des hinteren Abschnitts (7) der Siegelnäht (5) im Anschlussbereich der beiden Abschnitte von etwa 1:1 bis zu etwa 1:8 beträgt.Packaging according to claim 2, characterized in that the ratio of the width (a) of the front section (6) of the sealing seam (5) to the width (b) of the rear section (7) of the sealing seam (5) in the connection area of the two sections is approximately 1: 1 up to about 1: 8. Verpackung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Breite (a) des vorderen Abschnitts (6) der Siegelnäht (5) von etwa 0,5 mm bis etwa 4 mm beträgt und über den Verlauf des vorderen Abschnitts (6) im wesentlichen konstant ist.Packaging according to claim 3, characterized in that the width (a) of the front section (6) of the sealing seams (5) is from approximately 0.5 mm to approximately 4 mm and is essentially constant over the course of the front section (6) . Verpackung nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Breite (b) des hinteren Abschnitts (7) der Siegelnaht (5) maximal etwa 8 mm beträgt.Packaging according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the width (b) of the rear section (7) of the sealing seam (5) is a maximum of about 8 mm. Verpackung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Behälterteil (1) und das Deckelteil (2) jeweils durch eine Halbschale gebildet sind und etwa die gleiche Wandstärke (t) aufweisen.Packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container part (1) and the lid part (2) are each formed by a half-shell and have approximately the same wall thickness (t). Verpackung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Wandstärke (t) der Halbschale von etwa 70 µm bis etwa 200 µm beträgt.Packaging according to claim 6, characterized in that the wall thickness (t) of the half-shell is from approximately 70 µm to approximately 200 µm. Verpackung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Behälterteil (1) eine Halbschale mit etwa halbkreisförmigem Querschnitt ist, und dass das Deckelteil (2) eine im wesentlichen plane und flexible Deckfolie ist.Packaging according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the container part (1) is a half-shell with an approximately semicircular cross-section, and that the cover part (2) is an essentially flat and flexible cover film. Verpackung nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Wandstärke (t) der Halbschale (1) grösser ist als die Wandstärke (s) der Deckfolie (2) und etwa das Doppelte bis etwa das Zehnfache der Wandstärke (s) der Deckfolie (2) beträgt, wobei die Wandstärke (s) der Deckfolie (2) von etwa 20 µm bis etwa 100 µm beträgt und die Wandstarke (t) der Halbschale (1) maximal etwa 200 µm beträgt.Packaging according to claim 8, characterized in that the wall thickness (t) of the half-shell (1) is greater than the wall thickness (s) of the cover film (2) and approximately twice to approximately ten times the wall thickness (s) of the cover film (2) is, the wall thickness (s) of the cover film (2) from about 20 microns to about 100 microns and the wall thickness (t) of the half-shell (1) is a maximum of about 200 microns. Verpackung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Deckelteil (2) eine Grifflasche (8) aufweist, deren Länge (c), gemessen von der Siegelnaht(5) bis zum Längsrand des Deckelteils (2) von etwa 10 mm bis etwa 45 mm beträgt.Packaging according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover part (2) has a grip tab (8) whose length (c), measured from the sealed seam (5) to the longitudinal edge of the cover part (2), is from approximately 10 mm to approximately Is 45 mm.
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