A tampon adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent, the tampon including a
tampon body having a distal end; and a dosage form affixed to the distal
end of the tampon body, wherein the dosage form includes a formulation
including a therapeutic agent, and wherein the dosage form comprises a
plurality of layers. Also, a method for manufacturing a medicated tampon
adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent, the method including
manufacturing a tampon body having a distal end; producing a dosage form
having a plurality of layers, wherein the dosage form includes a
formulation including a therapeutic agent; and affixing the dosage form
to the distal end of the tampon body.