A floating drug delivery system for solid forms of salts used in bowel cleansing products

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems, kits, and methods for preparation prior to a colonoscopy or other colon-related gastrointestinal procedure. In particular, the present invention provides a drug delivery system for bowel cleansing products and procedures. The drug delivery system comprises a capsule or tablet assembly that can be loaded with salts and other associated medications used in bowel cleansing products and yet float in the stomach after ingestion, due to a density of 1.004 gm/ml or less. This drug delivery system avoids large collections of salt in proximity to the gastric mucosa during the disintegration phase, thus reducing the risk of direct gastric mucosal injury that can occur with solid bowel cleansing products.

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