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Laxative compositions

US5525355A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 1994
Grant dateJun 11, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K36/72
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the manufacture of a laxative composition in dosage unit form which comprises the steps of melting a normally solid stool softener; dispersing and/or dissolving a stimulant laxative compound in the molten stool softener and mixing to obtain a uniform mixture; filling the molten dispersion into hard gelatin capsule shells; and allowing the capsules to cool and the melt or dispersion to solidify.

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