Combination enzyme for cystic fibrosis
OwnerJoan M. Falloninventor
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Abstract
A stable preparation of digestive/pancreatic enzymes which can be readily formed into a dosage formulation is provided as a treatment of pancreatic insufficiency in persons having cystic fibrosis. The dosage formulation can be administered either by an oral preparation including, but not limited to, a microcapsule, mini-capsule, time released capsule, sprinkle or other methodology. A further object of this invention is to provide a stabilized preparation of a combination medicant which resists degradation by light, heat, humidity or association with commonly used excipients.
Claims23
A pharmaceutical preparation to treat pancreatic disorders comprising a therapeutically effective amount of digestive/pancreatic enzymes selected from the group consisting of:
- amylase, lipase, protease, chymotrypsin, trypsin, papaya, papain, and a combination thereof.
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