Comparative study of the efficacy and safety of Abexol (suspension versus tablets) in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms

Abexol is a mixture of primary aliphatic alcohols purified from beeswax (Apis mellifera), that produces anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and gastroprotective effects, as well as it is safe and well tolerated. To investigate and compare the efficacy and safety of Abexol (suspension versus tablets) in p...

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Published in:	The Korean journal of internal medicine Vol. 39; no. 1; pp. 57 - 67
Main Authors:	González, Alfredo Hierro, Travieso, Julio César Fernández, Casas, Yoandy Hernández, González, Susana Borges, Morales, María de Los Angeles Camacho, Batallie, Elena Ferrer, Carralera, Anaisa Roja, Nuñez, Yenney Reyes, Castaño, Sarahi Mendoza, García, Maytee Robaina, Kaba, Diana Margarita Rey
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Korea (South) Korean Association of Internal Medicine 01-01-2024 The Korean Association of Internal Medicine 대한내과학회
Subjects:	abexol suspension Animals Antacids beeswax d-002 Double-Blind Method gastrointestinal symptoms gastroprotective effects Humans Original Quality of Life Tablets Treatment Outcome 내과학 Gastrointestinal symptoms D-002 Gastroprotective effects Abexol suspension Beeswax
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Summary:	Abexol is a mixture of primary aliphatic alcohols purified from beeswax (Apis mellifera), that produces anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and gastroprotective effects, as well as it is safe and well tolerated. To investigate and compare the efficacy and safety of Abexol (suspension versus tablets) in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms. Monocentric study, open-label, randomized design, with two parallel groups receiving Abexol tablets (150 mg/d) or Abexol suspension (75 mg/d) for 8 weeks. Primary efficacy variable (significant improvement in the total score of Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale [GSRS]). Significant reduction in the intensity of the gastrointestinal-symptoms and the reduction in the consumption of antacids are considered secondary efficacy variable. Short form-36 (SF-36) quality of life questiongenonaire was evaluated as collateral variable. Data were analyzed as per intention to treat. A significantly decrease in the overall score of the survey was observed with respect to the baseline level (p < 0.001) of 81.4% in the Abexol suspension group and 77.9% in the Abexol tablets group. At the end of the trial, most gastrointestinal- symptoms disappeared or reduced significantly. The frequency of consumption of neutralizing antacids was low. The significantly improvement in the perception of the state of health obtained in the Abexol is in correspondence with the improvement achieved in some of the components evaluate in the SF-36 questionnaire. Both treatments were safe and well tolerated. Abexol suspension showed efficacy and safety similar to Abexol tablets in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms, but using half the dose.
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ISSN:	1226-3303 2005-6648
DOI:	10.3904/kjim.2023.123