Method for the treatment of constipation
AssigneeGW Pharma Limited
InventorsGeoffrey Guy, Philip Robson
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Abstract
The present invention relates to treatment of cancer related pain and constipation. Preferably the subject in need is administered a combination of the cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). More preferably the cannabinoids are in a predefined ratio by weight of approximately 1:1 of CBD to THC.
Claims1
A method of treatment of constipation comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a combination of the cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), wherein the ratio of CBD:THC by weight is between 10:1 and 1:10, wherein the constipation is associated with opiate or opiate related drug therapy.
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