Ngoc Do Do

US Patent:

7687075, Mar 30, 2010

Filed:

Nov 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/988693

Inventors:

Stephen Skiendzielewski - Norristown PA, US
Martin Rose - Bethesda MD, US
Ngoc Do - Bel Air MD, US

Assignee:

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. - Morrisville NC

International Classification:

A61K 33/42
A61K 9/20
A61K 31/66

US Classification:

424606, 424464, 514 75

Abstract:

This invention relates to novel colonic purgative compositions in a solid dosage form, comprising at least one purgative and at least one soluble, or soluble, nonfermentable binder, such as polyethylene glycol. Further, this invention relates to methods of using the colonic purgative compositions. The present compositions and methods are designed to improve patient tolerance and compliance, while at the same time improving the quality of bowel cleansing. The formulations and methods of this invention are particularly useful to cleanse the bowel prior to diagnostic and surgical procedures and can also be employed in lower dosages as a laxative to promote elimination and/or to relieve constipation.

US Patent:

7718197, May 18, 2010

Filed:

Mar 13, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/075772

Inventors:

Stephen Skiendzielewski - Norristown PA, US
Martin Rose - Bethesda MD, US
Ngoc Do - Bel Air MD, US

Assignee:

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. - Morrisville NC

International Classification:

A61K 33/42
A61K 9/20
A61K 31/66

US Classification:

424606, 424464, 514 75

Abstract:

This invention relates to novel colonic purgative compositions in a solid dosage form, comprising at least one purgative and at least one soluble, or soluble, nonfermentable binder, such as polyethylene glycol. Further, this invention relates to methods of using the colonic purgative compositions. The present compositions and methods are designed to improve patient tolerance and compliance, while at the same time improving the quality of bowel cleansing. The formulations and methods of this invention are particularly useful to cleanse the bowel prior to diagnostic and surgical procedures and can also be employed in lower dosages as a laxative to promote elimination and/or to relieve constipation.

US Patent:

8507009, Aug 13, 2013

Filed:

Jan 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/690384

Inventors:

Stephen Skiendzielewski - Norristown PA, US
Martin Rose - Bethesda MD, US
Ngoc Do - Bel Air MD, US

Assignee:

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Raleigh NC

International Classification:

A61K 33/42
A61K 9/46
A61K 31/66

US Classification:

424606, 424466, 514 75

Abstract:

This invention relates to novel colonic purgative compositions in a solid dosage form, comprising at least one purgative and at least one soluble, or soluble, nonfermentable binder, such as polyethylene glycol. Further, this invention relates to methods of using the colonic purgative compositions. The present compositions and methods are designed to improve patient tolerance and compliance, while at the same time improving the quality of bowel cleansing. The formulations and methods of this invention are particularly useful to cleanse the bowel prior to diagnostic and surgical procedures and can also be employed in lower dosages as a laxative to promote elimination and/or to relieve constipation.