Fisons Ltd.

James E Taylor

Kenneth Brown

Neil A Stevenson

David J Robinson

There is described disodium cromoglycate in a form having a bulk density of greater than 0.45 g per ml when measured according to British Standard Test No 1460 (1967). There are also described granular and unit dosage forms of disodium cromoglycate. The disodium cromoglycate is useful, e.g. in the treatment of certain conditions of the gastrointestinal tract.

Disodium cromoglycate formulations

A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a lozenge, chewable tablet, chewing gum, pastille, gel, paint or paste comprises from 0.01 to 20% by weight of 1,3-bis(carboxychromon-5-yloxy)-2-hydroxypropane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in association with a suitable pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvant, diluent or carrier. The composition is useful for the treatment of mouth ulcers in man.

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James E Taylor