Rice flour-based oral rehydration solution

Details Rice flour-based oral rehydration solution Rice flour-based oral rehydration solution

1995-03-06

1996-02-06

Page, Thurman K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Particulate form

424494, 424498, 424499, 424439, A61K 914

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054894409

ABSTRACT:
A method for producing an improved rice flour-based oral rehydration solution using the enzymes cellulase and protease is disclosed. The oral rehydration solution of the invention has low viscosity, low osmolality, and can be ingested through the nipple of a bottle. The oral rehydration product can also be dried into powder form before packaging and reconstituted at the time of use. The product is designed to treat individuals with severe diarrhea brought about by cholera or other causes.

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