Patent ID: 8853187
Filing Date: 2014-10-07
Classification: A61K,A61P,C07F

Abstract:
1. A composition for the oral administration of bisphosphonate to a subject, said composition comprising: at least one dissolved bisphosphonate, a viscosity agent comprising 5-16.6 parts by weight of a mixture of microcrystalline cellulose plus carboxymethylcellulose and 1 part by weight xanthan gum, wherein microcrystalline cellulose comprises 91.7-86.2% by weight and carboxymethylcellulose 8.3-13.8% by weight of said mixture, at least one flavoring agent, and purified water, wherein said ingredients are formulated such that said composition has the appearance, flavor, and consistency of a fruit juice, and wherein said microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose and xanthan gum are present in an amount sufficient to keep the bisphosphonate from precipitation.