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Oral rehydration compositions

US7566463B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2006
Grant dateJul 28, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K33/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An oral rehydration mixture (ORM) may include from 47 to 75 wt % of a glucose containing saccharide, from 6 to 13 wt % sodium chloride, from 6.5 to 19 wt % potassium chloride, from 2 to 5 wt % sodium citrate, from 10 to 16 wt % citric acid, and from 0.3 to 0.5 wt % of a chlorinated sucrose isomer. The ORM may be combined with water to provide an oral rehydration solution (ORS). A method of treating dehydration may include administering to a subject the ORS.

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