Aqueous laxative syrup comprising lactulose and lactitol and/or maltitol
US6251875A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P1/10
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aqueous laxative syrup is provided comprising one part by weight of lactulose and 0.66-1.5 parts by weight of a polyol selected from lactitol and/or maltitol. The syrup has a viscosity of 5-70 mPa.s. Preferably the polyol is lactitol. The syrup is less viscous than a lactulose-only syrup and has a pleasant balance of tastes between sweetness, acidity and bitterness. Further, it does not suffer from an overly medicinal taste. This balance of characteristics makes the syrup pleasant to take and so improves patient compliance.
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