Patent ID: 7998502
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: A23K,A61K,A61P,C12N,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A composition for oral administration to an animal for intestinal delivery of a pharmaceutically active agent, said composition comprising: a) at least one bioadhesive polymer selected from the group consisting of chitosan, hyaluronic acid, cationic guar, and combinations thereof; wherein the bioadhesive polymer is present at a concentration of between 1% and 10%; b) at least one oligosaccharide selected from the group consisting of inulin, fructooligosaccharide and dextrin, wherein the oligosaccharide is present at a concentration of between 1% and 50%; c) at least one mediating compound having both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, wherein the mediating compound comprises an emulsifier/sugar complex containing 0.5 to 12.5% w/w emulsifier and 5-30% w/w sugar, and d) a pharmaceutically active agent.