| abstract |
A stick-like holder (18) and packaging (16), including an overcap (20) and a sealed, light, moisture and tamper resistant foil pouch, for a hardened, medicated matrix (26) affixed to one end (24) of the holder (18) including detent means for releasably mounting the overcap on the matrix (26) end of the holder and with the holder having a flat, label receiving handle (28) at its other end and a circular flange (32) to prevent swallowing of the holder when placed in a patient's mouth to medicate or pre-medicate the patient, also includes a cylindrical rod like member (22), a handle, pressure sensitive mylar label (30), spaced annular rounded grooves (34), tubular body portion (36), closed end (38), open end (40), collar (42), a cylindrical wall portion (46), retaining bumps (48) and ribs (54). |