Pill-enveloping material to aid in swallowing pills

摘要

The present invention relates to a malleable, palatable pill enveloping material that becomes slippery when in contact with water or saliva making the wrapped pill easier to swallow. The enveloping material is made of a mixture of glycerin, xanthan gum, and agar which is cut into an appropriate shape for wrapping a pill.

主权项

1. A malleable, palatable pill-enveloping material that becomes slippery when it comes in contact with water or saliva making the wrapped pill easier to swallow, the pill-enveloping material comprising:
a first flap configured to cover a first portion of the pill; a second flap configured to cover a second portion of the pill; a third flap configured to cover a third portion of the pill; wherein applying pressure to the first flap, the second flap, and the third flap forms a continuous pill wrapped layer around the pill; the continuous pill wrapped layer further comprising: at least 50% by weight of a plastizing polyol wherein the plastizing polyol is soluble in water and saliva causing the pill-enveloping material to become slippery when in contact with water and saliva;
an edible polysaccharide wherein the edible polysaccharide thickens and stabilizes the pill-enveloping material; anda gelling agent wherein the gelling agent supports the pill-enveloping material by a support matrix.