Abstract:
Oral gel delivery systems for antacids are provided comprising an ingestible matrix within which one or more antacid is substancially uniformaly and completely dispersed. The delivery systems may optionally include one or more other functional ingredients, for example, functional ingredients that complement or enhance the function of antacids within the body.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an oral delivery system for creatine. The creatine delivery system may additionally contain other bioactive ingredients such as nutraceuticals, botanicals, and vitamins. The delivery system comprises an ingestible matrix within which a creatine formulation and optionally one or more bioactives are substantially uniformly and completely dispersed and in which degradation of the creatine and other bioactives is minimised or eliminated. The invention also provides methods of preparing and using the delivery system.
Abstract:
A transmucosal delivery system for oral delivery of one or more biologically active agent associated with an artificial membrane vesicle (AMV), such as a liposome, is provided. The system is especially suited for the delivery of biologically active agents with poor solubility, that are easily degraded in the gastrointestinal tract or that tend to have an unpleasant taste and mouth feel. The delivery system comprises a two-phase system whereby one or more AMV-associated biologically active agents are substantially uniformly dispersed in a semi-solid matrix that allows for maintenance of bioactivity. The dual phase system may further comprise one or more non-AMV associated biologically active agents incorporated within the matrix. Methods of preparing the delivery system and methods of use for delivering biologically active agents to animals, including humans, are also provided.
Abstract:
A transmucosal delivery system for oral delivery of one or more biologically active agent associated with an artificial membrane vesicle (AMV), such as a liposome, is provided. The system is especially suited for the delivery of biologically active agents with poor solubility, that are easily degraded in the gastrointestinal tract or that tend to have an unpleasant taste and mouth feel. The delivery system comprises a two-phase system whereby one or more AMV-associated biologically active agents are substantially uniformly dispersed in a semi-solid matrix that allows for maintenance of bioactivity. The dual phase system may further comprise one or more non-AMV associated biologically active agents incorporated within the matrix. Methods of preparing the delivery system and methods of use for delivering biologically active agents to animals, including humans, are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention provides oral delivery systems for functional ingredients, such as drugs, nutritional supplements, botanicals, and vitamins. The delivery systems comprise an ingestible matrix within which the functional ingredient(s) are substantially uniformly and completely dispersed and in which degradation of the functional ingredient(s) is minimised. The matrix comprises 1) one or more carbohydrate; 2) one or more sugar, sugar syrup and/or sugar alcohol; 3) one or more hydrocolloid; 4) one or more polyhydric alcohol; 5) one or more source of mono- or divalent cations, and 5) water. The combination of carbohydrate and hydrocolloid in the matrix ensures that the delivery system readily retains the solvent component and thereby prevents separation of the solvent from other components of the matrix. The invention also provides methods of preparing and using the delivery systems.
Abstract:
Oral gel delivery systems for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are provided comprising an ingestible matrix within which one or more NSAIDs are substantially uniformly and completely dispersed. The delivery systems may optionally include one or more other functional ingredients that complement or enhance the function of the NSAID(s) within the body.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an oral delivery system for creatine. The creatine delivery system may additionally contain other bioactive ingredients such as nutraceuticals, botanicals, and vitamins. The delivery system comprises an ingestible matrix within which a creatine formulation and optionally one or more bioactives are substantially uniformly and completely dispersed and in which degradation of the creatine and other bioactives is minimised or eliminated. The invention also provides methods of preparing and using the delivery system.
Abstract:
Oral gel delivery systems for calcium are provided comprising an ingestible matrix within which a calcium source is substantially uniformly and completely dispersed. The delivery systems may optionally include one or more other functional ingredients, for example, functional ingredients that aid in the uptake and/or metabolism of calcium by the body and/or that complement or enhance the function of calcium within the body.
Abstract:
A multi-phase delivery system that provides for the oral delivery of one or more biologically active agents, methods for the production of the delivery system and uses thereof for the delivery of biologically active agents to animals, as food supplements and as meal replacements are provided. The delivery system comprises at least two phases, one of which is a semi-solid matrix phase having at least one bioactive agents substantially uniformly dispersed therein.