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Solid oral sulfate salt formulations for cleaning a colon and methods of using same

US10143656B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Inventors

Mark vB. Cleveland · Duxbury, US
Edmund V. Dennett, JR. · Walpole, US
Russell W. Pelham · Weymouth, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 4, 2017
Grant date	Dec 4, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 4, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K33/14
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein are solid oral dosage formulations comprising sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, and potassium chloride for inducing purgation of the colon of a subject. Furthermore, the disclosed compositions and formulations are useful to cleanse the colon when administered in sufficient quantities. Methods for inducing purgation of the colon and for cleansing the colon are also disclosed.

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