A method is provided to treat inflammatory bowel disease by locally administering to the colon an effective amount of nicotine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, preferably via formulations adapted for delayed oral release or rectal administration. Further provided...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5846983?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5846983 - Colonic delivery of nicotine to treat inflammatory bowel disease
