cellulose/citric acid (Plenity)

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Introduction

oral hydrogel capsule, made of cellulose & citric acid
in the stomach, the capsules release particles that absorb water
gel particles help patients feel full by boosting the volume & elasticity of the contents in the stomach & small intestine

* 59% of patients lost >= 5% of their weight within 6 months^[1]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Greenwau FL, Aronne LJ,Raben A et al A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Gelesis100: A Novel Nonsystemic Oral Hydrogel for Weight Loss. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2019 Feb;27(2):205-216. Online: Nov 13, 2018 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30421844 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.22347
↑ Gelesis Granted FDA Clearance to Market PLENITY <TM> - a New Prescription Aid in Weight Management. BOSTON, April 14, 2019 (Gelesis) https://www.gelesis.com/2019/04/14/gelesis-granted-fda-clearance-to-market-plenitytm-a-new-prescription-aid-to-weight-management/
↑ Instructions for UseProduct: Plenity https://www.gelesis.com/wp-content/uploads/DEN180060_Physician_IFU_FDA_FINAL_4.9.2019Gelesis.pdf