US Patent

US12290529 — Methods of administering safe colon cleansing compositions

Formulation · Assigned to Braintree Laboratories Inc · Expires 2044-08-02 · 18y remaining

Vulnerability score 55/100 Moderate — design-around opportunities exist

What this patent protects

This patent protects methods of administering colon cleansing compositions that prevent degradation of PEG and do not require adjunct laxatives.

USPTO Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods of administering compositions comprising a mixture of salts that induce purgation of the colon and are useful to cleanse the colon. Furthermore, the disclosed methods prevent degradation of PEG and allow for cleansing of the colon without the use of adjunct laxatives, including stimulant laxatives such as bisacodyl. The disclosed methods are superior to the prior art in that they allow for higher tolerability, improved safety, lower volumes, and improved patient compliance.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
US12290529
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Formulation
Expires
2044-08-02
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Braintree Laboratories Inc
Source
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