Inventors:
Russell Pelham - Duxbury MA, US
Mark Cleveland - Duxbury MA, US
Jack DiPalma - Mobile AL, US
Assignee:
Braintree Laboratories, Inc. - Braintree MA
International Classification:
A61K031/765, A61K035/78, A61K033/06, A61K033/04, A61K033/08, A61K033/42
US Classification:
424601000, 424692000, 424697000, 424738000, 514054000, 514574000, 514053000, 424078380, 514057000, 424709000
Abstract:
The invention provides a method for treating irritable bowel syndrome, comprising administering an osmotic laxative and fiber in a therapeutically effective regimen to a patient in need of such treatment. The therapeutically effective regimen includes administering the formulation in a dose and at a frequency and duration sufficient to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome or to provide symptomatic or palliative relief to the patient.