Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising psyllium fiber and peanut paste, and the use of these compositions as laxatives and/or for cholesterol reduction benefits. The compositions are a convenient, portable, highly palatable, and well tolerated dosage form for administering psyllium fiber.

Abstract: Methods, for the treatment of humans and lower animal subjects having a gastrointestinal disorder, comprising administering bismuth and administering an antimicrobial. From about 50 to about 5000 milligrams of bismuth are administered, per day, for from 3 to 56 days. A safe and effective amount of antimicrobial is administered for from 1 to 21 days. Preferred processes also include a step for performing a diagnostic test on the subject for detection of a campylobacter-like organism infection of the subject. The invention also provides compositions containing a safe and effective amount of bismuth and a safe and effective amount of antimicrobial.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions/devices and methods for treating diseases of the oral cavity in humans and lower animals using polylactide/glycolide compositions/devices also containing triacetin for releasing drugs in the oral cavity.

Abstract: The subject invention involves compositions, consisting essentially of the drug active 1-3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl-5-hexyn-1-one (tebufelone) at a concentration of at least about 15%, and the balance a pharmaceutically-acceptable vehicle. The vehicle is formulated such that the compositions are homogeneous liquids at 37.degree. C. and provide good solubilization of the drug active.

Abstract: Compositions for/methods of reducing plaque and gingivitis with reduced staining.

Abstract: A sugar-free or sugar-based chewing gum candy product having improved organoleptic properties and which comprises a matrix of confectionary ingredients having distributed therein multiple discrete regions of a chewing gum composition together with multiple discrete regions of a hardboiled candy composition. The chewing gum candy product displays novel organoleptic properties together with enhanced flavor and sweetness impact.

Abstract: Solid absorbent materials, having adsorbed thereto from about 50 ppm to about 3000 ppm of a soluble salt of a transition metal of Group Ib or Group IIb of the periodic table of the elements, when used as animal litter products, effectively prevent the development of urine odors.

Abstract: Solid absorbent materials, having adsorbed thereto from about 25 ppm to about 500 ppm of a halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon bacteriostat, when used as animal litter products, effectively prevent the development of urine odors.Absorbent pads having adsorbed thereto from about 5000 ppm to about 30,000 ppm of the bacteriostat when used as liners in litter boxes likewise effectively control odor development.

Abstract: Pleasant-tasting, non-greasy, edible compositions, preferably in liquid form, comprising edible oil or oil-like materials, a high potency, lipid soluble sweetener, such as saccharin, and a lipid soluble flavorant, are disclosed. These compositions are particularly useful as an oral dosage form for vitamins or pharmaceutical materials; in such embodiments the edible oil-like material may consist, in whole or in part, of an oily pharmaceutical agent, such as polyol fatty acid esters having at least four fatty acid ester groups, each fatty acid having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A concentrated emulsion of non-absorbable liquid polyol polyesters and high melting fatty acids or esters thereof in water can be diluted to a highly palatable beverage. The emulsifier system comprises a polyglycerol ester and an aliphatic glycol ester. The beverage provides the hypercholesteremic or obese patient with a highly agreeable vehicle for his daily requirement of non-absorbable liquid polyol polyester.

Abstract: Peroxygen fabric bleaching compounds capable of yielding hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous solution are activated by long chain acyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is a leaving group which can be certain enols, carbon acids or N-alkyl quaternary imidazoles. The activated bleaching compositions herein are stable and especially suitable for use at relatively low temperatures. Bleaching processes and detergent compositions containing the bleaching compositions are also described.

Abstract: Compositions for topical application of erythromycin and derivatives of erythromycin, comprising an erythromycin compound and a member selected from the group consisting of lauryl alcohol, diisopropyl sebacate, dibutyl sebacate, dioctyl adipate, propylene glycol dipelargonate, ethyl laurate, butyl laurate, ethyl myristate, butyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, oleyl alcohol, diethyl sebacate, dioctyl sebacate, dioctyl azelate, hexyl laurate, ethyl caprate, butyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, 2-ethyl-hexyl pelargonate, butyl benzoate, benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, and dibutyl phthalate, and mixtures thereof, are especially useful as a treatment for acne.

Abstract: Detergent-compatible fabric softening and anti-static compositions containing particular smectite clay materials, cationic anti-static agents and acidic compatibilizing agents are described. The compositions permit the simultaneous attainment of fabric softening, static-reduction and cleansing effects of fabrics washed therein.

Abstract: Anticariogenic oral compositions such as dentifrices and mouthwashes comprising a water-soluble fluoride salt and an indium (III)-malic acid water-soluble complex as a stable and dental enamel reactive source of indium.

Abstract: A process for deforming hair by applying thereto a solution containing a monopersulfate salt of the formula MHSO.sub.5, wherein M is an alkali metal cation.

Abstract: Oral compositions, such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and the like, containing certain polyphosphonic acids and their salts which retard dental calculus formation without damaging tooth structure.