EXTENDED DURATION ANTACID PRODUCT

摘要

An antacid product having extended duration of residence in thc gastric and upper intestinal systems has been developed. This antacid product includes a blend of 10-70 % by volume lipid vesicles, preferably nonphospholipid lipid vesicles, with a particulate base. An antiflatuance agent may also be included. A method of providing extended duration amelioration of acid build up in the gastric and upper intestinal tract using this product is also disclosed.