Gelesis100
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Gelesis100, sold under the brand name Plenity, is an oral hydrogel used to treat overweight and obesity.[1] It absorbs water and expands in the stomach and small bowel thereby increasing feelings of fullness. Possible side effects include primarily gastrointestinal symptoms,[2] such as diarrhea, abdominal distention, infrequent bowel movements, constipation, abdominal pain, and flatulence.[3] It is contraindicated in pregnancy, chronic malabsorption syndromes, and cholestasis.[1] The US Food and Drug Administration approved it in 2019 as a medical device. Gelesis100 was developed by the company Gelesis.
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Other names | Plenity Oral superabsorbent hydrogel |
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