Ingestible aggregate and delivery system prepared therefrom
US4747881A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 1985 |
| Grant date | May 31, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S426/804
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to an ingestible aggregate comprising a pre-swelled substantially anhydrous hydrocolloid and a substrate. More particularly this invention relates to an aggregate having as a substrate a dietary fiber and/or drug wherein the composition can be administered in a therapeutically effective amount. Hydrocolloids useful include natural and modified gums, celluloses, modified celluloses, pectins, mucillages, modified starches, noncellulose polysaccharides, algal polysaccharides and mixtures thereof. The aggregate should be in the size range of about 4 to about 70 U.S. mesh. The unpleasant taste and mouthfeel of the fiber and/or drug is effectively masked and substantial hydration is delayed until the compositions reaches the stomach. The compositions are substantially more palatable, devoid of grainless, bitterness or fibrous texture. The pleasant taste of the composition encourages patient compliance with their fiber or drug therapy.
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