Pourable alginate compositions
US6395307B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P1/14
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aqueous pourable liquid composition comprising a high concentration of sodium alginate and an alkali metal bicarbonate, wherein the sodium alginate has an average mannuronic acid residue to guluronic acid residue ratio of at least 0.6:1. In addition, an alginate or alginic acid for forming a protective coating on gastrointestinal mucosal tissue, use of and compositions including the same are provided.
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