US4687667A
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Method of treating functional bowel disorders by the administration of peppermint oil to the intestive
Assignee: Tillotts Pharma AG
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Filing: 1983-01-26
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Granted: 1987-08-18
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Expires: 2003-01-26
Abstract
Abstract Essential Oils (including Arematic Carminatives) and their active components are selectively administered to the intestine to treat irritable colon syndron and other intestinal disorders responsive to treatment with a carminative. The oils are presented in a rectal or, preferably, enteric preparation, especially an enterically coated hard gelatine capsule. Peppermint oil is presently preferred.
Inventors
- 👤 John Rhodes
- 👤 Brian K. Evans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/48; A61K9/4891; A61K36/00; A61K36/18; A61K36/185; A61K36/53; A61K36/534; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
37 words
A method of treating irritable colon syndrome in humans which comprises administering selectively to the intestine of a human with irritable colon syndrome 0.05 to 3.0 ml of peppermint oil as an enteric preparation or rectal suppository.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
37 words
A method of treating irritable colon syndrome in humans which comprises administering selectively to the intestine of a human with irritable colon syndrome 0.05 to 3.0 ml of peppermint oil as an enteric preparation or rectal suppository.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1, wherein 0.15 to 3.0 ml of peppermint oil is administered daily.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1, wherein 0.6 to 2.4 ml of peppermint oil is administered daily.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1, wherein about 1.2 ml of peppermint oil is administered daily.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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