Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Capsules
Patent
1993-06-04
1995-03-14
Page, Thurman K.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Capsules
424455, 424457, 424463, 424464, 424474, 424480, 424482, 4241951, 514892, A61K 120, A61K 922, A61K 952
Patent
active
053975731
ABSTRACT:
Laxative compositions containing sennoside and menthol, pharmaceutically-acceptable esters of menthol, or mixtures thereof, preferably as peppermint oil; and methods for treating constipation by orally concurrently administering to the lower gastrointestinal tract of a person in need of such treatment sennoside and menthol.
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Kajs Theresa M.
Sagel Paul J.
Hulina Amy
Mohl Douglas C.
Page Thurman K.
Poland Mary Catherine
Rasser Jacobus C.
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