Individual Dose Packaging

Abstract

A method for packaging an agent for delivery within a body cavity. A reservoir within a package contains a specified quantity of the agent and is either contiguous with, or coupled to, a dispensing node such as a swab. Depth of insertion of the dispensing node into the body cavity is restricted to a specified depth by a penetration-restricting feature that forms part of the package.

1 . An agent delivery product for delivering the agent within a body cavity, the product comprising: a. a dispensing node for dispensing the agent and coupled to a shaft having a length; and b. packaging impermeable to the agent for encasing the dispensing node, the packaging characterized by a penetration-restricting feature disposed in such a manner as to restrict a depth of insertion of the dispensing node into the body cavity to a depth determined by the penetration- restricting feature and the length of the shaft, 
   
   
       2 . An agent delivery product in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the dispensing node is a duct. 
   
   
       3 . An agent delivery product in accordance with  claim 2 , further comprising a pair of ducts for simultaneous insertion into both nostrils of a subject, 
   
   
       4 . An agent delivery product in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the dispensing node is a swab. 
   
   
       5 . An agent delivery product in accordance with  claim 4 , further comprising a pair of swabs for simultaneous insertion into both nostrils of a subject, 
   
   
       6 . An agent delivery product for delivering the agent within a body cavity, the product comprising: a, a permeable shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; b. a swab coupled to the distal end of the permeable cable shaft; c. a reservoir for delivering tine agent to the proximal end of the permeable shaft for transport of the agent to the swab.