Compositions for the treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)

摘要

Oral pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, health foods and medical device compositions based on polysaccharides from Opuntia Ficus Indica cladodes in combination with other active substances are useful for the prevention or treatment of GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease), gastric esophagitis and related diseases (e.g. dyspepsia, esophagitis, esofageal tumour, gastro-intestinal symptoms, chronic pharyngitis, Barrett's esophagus, esophageal adenocarcinoma, GERD-related pulmonary symptoms).

主权项

1. An oral solid composition for treating diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, comprising a synergistic combination of:
1-20 g Opuntia ficus indica cladodes polysaccharides; 5-20 g Olea europeae leaf extract; 5-10 g sodium bicarbonate; and 10-20 g sodium alginate, wherein said diseases are selected from the group consisting of gastroesophageal reflux, GERD, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal disturbs, pharyngitis, Barrett's esophagus, esophageal adenocarcinoma, and GERD-related pulmonary symptoms.