The invention relates to L-arginine, a derivative thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use as a laxative, for treatment of constipation and for clearing the rectum and/or the colon of a mammal. Compositions suitable for topical administration to an area of the gastrointestinal tract are provided. Orally administered preparations comprising for example an enteric coating that dissolves at a desired location in the gastrointestinal tract; a controlled release formulation; a sustained release formulation; a targeted drug delivery system; or a combination thereof are also provided.
本发明涉及用作泻药、治疗便秘和清除哺乳动物直肠和/或结肠的
L-精氨酸、其衍
生物或其药学上可接受的盐。提供了适用于胃肠道局部给药的制剂。此外,还提供了口服制剂,例如包括可在胃肠道所需位置溶解的肠溶衣;控释制剂;缓释制剂;靶向给药系统;或其组合。