VISCOSITY-STABLE BISMUTH-CONTAINING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS

摘要

The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least 5 one pharmaceutically acceptable bismuth-containing compound, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable non-clay-derived suspending agent, water, and a stabilizing means for reducing viscosity change upon storage of the composition. The suspension exhibits reduced change in viscosity by comparison with an otherwise similar suspension excepting the stabilizing means. Such compositions are useful in the prevention and 10 treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and/or disorders