Method of reducing intestinal gas, cramping and anorectal irritation
US6048901A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P1/10
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Intestinal gas, cramping and/or anorectal irritation are treated by oral administration of an effective or sufficient amount of a composition comprising polyethylene glycol, preferably dispersed and/or dissolved in an aqueous medium. The PEG compositions used for the present invention are desirably substantially free of ancillary electrolytes.
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