Patent ID: 7427391
Filing Date: 2008-09-23
Classification: A61K

Abstract:
1. A formulation for use in preparing for a medical or diagnostic procedure comprising: an aqueous solution of 0.005% to 0.5% by weight of a natural hydrocolloid stabilizing agent and 1% to 8% by weight of a sugar-based compound, wherein the formulation alters an anatomic segment for performance of the medical or diagnostic procedure by facilitating the transfer of fluid or semi-fluid into the anatomic segment or facilitating the inhibition of fluid re-absorption in the atomic segment, and by modifying the viscosity of the fluid or semi-fluid in the anatomic segment, wherein the natural hydrocolloid stabilizing agent consists essentially of locust bean gum and the sugar-based compound is selected from the group consisting of mannitol, sorbitol, and combinations thereof.