Compositions for treating gastric and oesophageal complaints

摘要

Formulations for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease which include a carrier vehicle and a gastroprotective agent. The carrier vehicle is either capable of forming a floating barrier layer on contact with gastric acid, or of forming a bioadhesive film before contact with gastric acid occurs, so as to protect gastric mucosa from irritation by the gastric acid. The gastroprotective agents include capsaicin, zingerone curcumin, piperine, resiniferatoxin or crude extracts of capsicum, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, mace, mustard, ginger turmeric or papaya seeds.