Oral Electrolyte Solution Containing Lactoferrin and Uses Thereof

摘要

The present disclosure relates to an oral electrolyte solution comprising lactoferrin. Lactoferrin may promote intestinal healing during a bout of diarrhea in a pediatric subject, thereby reducing the duration of diarrhea symptoms. Additionally, the oral electrolyte solutions disclosed herein may comprise Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, vitamin B3 and/or a source of zinc. The disclosure further relates to methods of reducing the duration of diarrhea symptoms and reducing gastrointestinal irritation in a pediatric subject by providing an oral electrolyte solution comprising lactoferrin.

主权项

1. An oral electrolyte solution comprising:
at least one electrolyte selected from the group consisting of sodium, potassium and chloride; a carbohydrate source; and from about 15 mg/100 mL to about 150 mg/100 mL lactoferrin, wherein the oral electrolyte solution has an osmolality from about 100 mOsm/kg water to about 250 mOsm/kg water.