Aspartame and citrate flavored phosphate salt laxative
OwnerNelson Ayala, Michael Caswell +2inventors
InventorsNelson Ayala, Michael Caswell, Sarah Post, Sherrie Scott
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
The present invention provides compositions, kits, and methods suitable for cleansing the colon before colonoscopy. The compositions include a phosphate salt and a flavorant that includes aspartame and a citrate. The kits include the previously mentioned compositions and also may include suitable containers, packaging, relief wipes, and instructions for use. The methods may include administering orally to a subject an aqueous preparation including monobasic sodium phosphate, dibasic sodium phosphate, aspartame, and citric acid.
Claims38
A composition for colonic cleansing comprising:
- a flavorant comprising aspartame and a citrate;
- and
- a phosphate salt.
A kit for colonic cleansing, comprising:
- monobasic sodium phosphate,
- dibasic sodium phosphate, and
- a flavorant comprising aspartame and a citrate.
A kit for colonic cleansing, comprising:
- a screw-top jar having a lid, comprising:
- two screw-top plastic bottles, each containing about 45 mL of an aqueous solution, the aqueous solution including about 21.6 g of monobasic sodium phosphate and about 8.1 g of dibasic sodium phosphate,
- two packets, each enclosing from 1 to 6 grams of a powder that comprises aspartame and a citrate,
- four envelopes, each enclosing an anorectal wipe, the anorectal wipes including a substrate wetted with an aqueous solution including an anesthetic.
A method for colonic cleaning, comprising:
- administering orally to a subject an aqueous preparation including monobasic sodium phosphate, dibasic sodium phosphate, aspartame, and a citrate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.