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Extended duration antacid product

US5490985A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 1994
Grant dateFeb 13, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K33/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An antacid product having extended duration of residence in the gastric and upper intestinal systems has been developed. This antacid product includes a blend of 10-70% by volume nonphospholipid lipid vesicles, with a particulate base. An antiflatulence agent may also be included. A method of providing extended duration amelioration of acid build up in the gastric and upper intestinal tract using this product is also disclosed.

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