Non-digestible capsules for the delivery of fluid absorbing materials
AssigneeHb Biotechnologies Corporation
InventorDanielle BERGER
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Abstract
The invention relates to a product, method of use, and/or method of preparing a capsule or capsular like product that comprises hydrophilic fluid-absorbing materials that bind, entrap, and/or absorb large quantities of fluid. The capsules or capsular like product may be capable of diverting the mode of fluid and waste elimination from the renal route to the gastrointestinal route.
Claims14
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An orally consumable medical product comprising a capsule constructed of substantially nitrogen-free material, comprising less than 4% nitrogen, wherein the capsule contains a water-insoluble fluid-absorbing material having the capacity of absorbing in the range from its own weight up to 50 times its own weight or more.
A method of treating a disease or disorder selected from renal failure, obesity, constipation, hyperkalemia, uremia, hyperammonemia, non-insulin dependent diabetes or combinations thereof, comprising administering one or more capsules constructed of substantially nitrogen-free material, comprising less than 4% nitrogen, wherein the capsule contains a water-insoluble, fluid-absorbing material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.