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Antacid composition
Assignee: Beecham Group PLC
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Filing: 1979-09-20
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Granted: 1984-01-10
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Expires: 1999-09-20
Abstract
Abstract Antacid dosage units comprising a finely divided solid antacid such as aluminium hydroxide dispersed in a fondant confectionary base are provided. Each dosage unit is sealed against moisture evaporation and may include antibacterial or antifungal preservatives as well as humectants and other adjuvants.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael H. James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:02
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/36; A23G3/362; A23G3/50; A23G3/54; A61; A61K; A61K33/00; A61K33/06; A61K33/08; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0053; A61K9/0056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A shaped antacid composition comprising a dispersion from 4 to 25% by weight of a finely divided solid aluminum, magnesium or calcium antacid in a base consisting essentially of a two-phase system of solid sugar particles and a saturated sugar solution, the water content of the composition being from 6 to 15% by weight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A shaped antacid composition comprising a dispersion from 4 to 25% by weight of a finely divided solid aluminum, magnesium or calcium antacid in a base consisting essentially of a two-phase system of solid sugar particles and a saturated sugar solution, the water content of the composition being from 6 to 15% by weight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
A composition according to claim 1, in dosage unit form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A composition according to claim 6 containing from 200 mg to 1200 mg of antacid per dosage unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composition according to claim 1, which has an edible coating to reduce or prevent moisture loss.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composition according to claim 4, in which the coating comprises a vegetable or animal fat material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A composition according to claim 1, which includes a pharmaceutically acceptable antibacterial or antifungal preservative.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A composition according to claim 1, including a non-toxic, sugar hydrolysing enzyme or enzyme concentrate.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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