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Psyllium-containing produces with a distribution of particle size

US5149541A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 1991
Grant dateSep 22, 1992
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K36/752
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Psyllium husk comprising particle sizes distributed such that: less than about 15% is larger than about 80 mesh, at least about 45% is within the range of from about 80 mesh to about 200 mesh, and less than about 40% is smaller than about 200 mesh. In addition, psyllium-containing products for oral administration comprising small particle size psyllium husk according to the present invention are described.

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