| abstract |
The present invention relates a probiotic composition in the form of a compressed tablet containing dried, viable, probiotically active organisms. The tablet formulation comprises a stabilizing agent which facilitates the manufacture of tablets, that contain probiotically active organisms, by direct compression of the formulation into tablets. A process for the preparation of a probiotic composition in the form of a compressed tablet comprising viable probiotically active organisms is provided. The invention also describes the use of the probiotic composition in the form of a compressed tablet to prepare a medicament for treating or preventing of diseases or improving the general health status of a mammal. |