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Micro-encapsulated lactobacilli for medical applications

  • US 5,733,568 A
  • Filed: 06/02/1995
  • Issued: 03/31/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A pharmaceutical composition adapted for intra-vaginal delivery to a human patient, comprising in a unit dose thereof at least approximately 103 viable lactobacilli bacteria, said lactobacilli bacteria being micro-encapsulated whereby the lactobacilli bacteria stay viable during storage of the composition, the substance providing the encapsulating coating for the lactobacilli bacteria being such that it releases lactobacilli bacteria upon prolonged exposure to moisture.

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