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Polymeric x-ray contrast compositions containing an organic crystalline x-ray contrast agent

US5318768A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 1993
Grant dateJun 7, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y5/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material in combination with a divalent cation capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and a crystalline contrast agent in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.

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