Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier for topical administration substantially consists of phosphatidylcholine, monoglyceride, fatty acid ester of C1-C3 alcohol; volatile solvent selected from ethanol and its combinations with C3-C4 alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising the carrier and pharmaceutically or cosmetically active agent(s).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier for topical administration substantially consists of phosphatidylcholine, monoglyceride, fatty acid ester of C1-C3 alcohol; volatile solvent selected from ethanol and its combinations with C3-C4 alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising the carrier and pharmaceutically or cosmetically active agent(s).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier for topical administration substantially consists of phosphatidylcholine, monoglyceride, fatty acid ester of C1-C3 alcohol; volatile solvent selected from ethanol and its combinations with C3-C4 alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising the carrier and pharmaceutically or cosmetically active agent(s).

Abstract: A topical carrier consists of 99% by weight or more of phosphatidylcholine and volatile solvent selected from the group consisting of: ethanol and its combinations with C3-and/or C4-alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil. The carrier may additionally comprise up to 1% by weight of antioxidant, colorant, odorant, and/or preservative, and up to 2% by weight of denaturant. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical, cosmetic and disinfectant compositions consisting of the carrier and pharmaceutically active agent, cosmetically active agent and/or disinfectant agent.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier for topical administration substantially consists of phosphatidylcholine, monoglyceride, fatty acid ester of C1-C3 alcohol; volatile solvent selected from ethanol and its combinations with C3-C4 alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising the carrier and pharmaceutically or cosmetically active agent(s).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier for topical administration substantially consists of phosphatidylcholine, monoglyceride, fatty acid ester of C1-C3 alcohol; volatile solvent selected from ethanol and its combinations with C3-C4 alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising the carrier and pharmaceutically or cosmetically active agent(s).

Abstract: A topical carrier consists of 99% by weight or more of phosphatidylcholine and volatile solvent selected from the group consisting of: ethanol and its combinations with C3-and/or C4-alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil. The carrier may additionally comprise up to 1% by weight of antioxidant, colorant, odorant, and/or preservative, and up to 2% by weight of denaturant. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical, cosmetic and disinfectant compositions consisting of the carrier and pharmaceutically active agent, cosmetically active agent and/or disinfectant agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides topical pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions comprising a pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier comprising at least 3% by weight of phospholipid; at least 20% by weight of C2-C4 alcohol; at least 0.05% by weight keratolytic agent; and optionally, comprising up to 2% by weight of water; and pharmacologically or cosmetically active agent dissolved in said carrier. The compositions are sprayable. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the composition and use thereof, as well as the pharmaceutical or cosmetic carriers as such.

Abstract: A lipid layer forming composition for topical treatment of psoriasis comprises volatile silicone oil, polar lipid, C2-C4 aliphatic alcohol, and a pharmacologically effective amount of an agent for the treatment of psoriasis, wherein the silicone oil has a boiling point above 180° C., in particular above 200° C. The composition does not comprise polymer silicone. Also disclosed are corresponding methods of treatment and of manufacture of the composition.

Abstract: A fluid carrier comprises first and second substantially immiscible liquids. The first liquid is an open-chain silicone oil of the formula [(CH3)3Si—O]—[(CH2)2Si—O]n—[Si(CH3)3]. The second liquid is a polar lipid material. The first and second liquids are capable of forming an unstable dispersion. The unstable dispersion can be stabilized by adding a powderous solid insoluble in the liquids. The powderous solid is selected from pharmacologically active agent, pharmaceutical excipient, and their mixtures. The stabilized dispersion is of a creamy or ointment-like or mouldable form, and can be filled into capsules or moulded into tablets so as to be fit for peroral administration.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of weight maintenance, more in particular in the field of long term weight maintenance of humans. The invention relates to the use of a mixture of a triglyceride oil having a solid fat content at ambient to body temperature and an emulsifier for maintaining weight after weight loss. The invention also relates to the use of a mixture of a triglyceride oil having a solid fat content at ambient to body temperature and an emulsifier for obtaining a thermogenic effect. The invention also relates to the use of a mixture of a triglyceride oil having a solid fat content at ambient to body temperature and an emulsifier for increasing the energy expenditure such as resting energy expenditure.

Abstract: Use of a mixture comprising a triglyceride oil having a solid fat content at ambient to body temperature and an emulsifier for the preparation of a pharmacologically active composition for increasing body fat mass loss or maintaining blood pressure in an individual. Such use may be carried out subsequent to a period of weight loss. Preferably, the triglyceride oil is fractiorated oil and the emulsifier is galactolipid.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of weight maintenance, more in particular in the field of long term weight maintenance of humans. The invention relates to the use of a mixture of a triglyceride oil having a solid fat content at ambient to body temperature and an emulsifier for maintaining weight after weight loss. The invention also relates to the use of a mixture of a triglyceride oil having a solid fat content at ambient to body temperature and an emulsifier for obtaining a thermogenic effect. The invention also relates to the use of a mixture of a triglyceride oil having a solid fat content at ambient to body temperature and an emulsifier for increasing the energy expenditure such as resting energy expenditure.

Abstract: A tablet for oral administration comprises a lipid phase, comprised to 80% by weight or more by a mixture of (a) triglyceride, (b) mono- or/and diglyceride, and (c) cell membrane lipid; (d) one or more pharmacologically active agents dissolved or dispersed in the lipid phase; (e) water and/or ethanol; and (f) an absorption controlling amount of particulate pharmaceutical excipient. Also disclosed are granules, a suppository for rectal administration, and a capsule filled with the granules. Methods for preparing the tablet, the suppository and the granules are also disclosed as well as uses of the granules and a method for coating them.

Abstract: A foodstuff particulate lipid composition comprises a particulate solid non-lipid carrier and an oil-in-water emulsion on the carrier capable of being released from the carrier on contact with aqueous media to form an oil-in-water emulsion in said aqueous media. Also disclosed is the use of the composition and a process for its manufacture.

Abstract: A particulate lipid pharmaceutical composition comprises a particulate solid non-lipid carrier and an oil-in-water emulsion on the carrier. The emulsion comprises a dissolved or dispersed pharmacologically active agent. The oil-in-water emulsion is released from the carrier on contact with an aqueous media to form an oil-in-water emulsion in the media. Also disclosed is a method of producing the composition and a tablet containing it; sachets and capsules filled with the composition; use of the composition and the tablet as a medicine; a method of administering the composition to a patient.

Abstract: A viscous or gellous pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of constipation by rectal administration comprises a polar lipid component, a polyvalent alcohol component, water, and optionally an oily triglyceride. Also disclosed is a compressible device filled with a single dose of the composition and a method for its manufacture; a method of treating constipation, comprising rectal administration of a constipation-dissolving amount of the composition; and a method of manufacture of a medicament for treating constipation comprising the composition of the invention.

Abstract: A topical formulation of the oil-in-water type comprising an oily material, an aqueous phase and an emulsifier, wherein the emulsifier is a galactolipid material, as a carrier for providing a reduced irritant effect of an incorporated active substance on the skin. New topical formulations are also described.

Abstract: A solid heparin tablet composition has a melting point of 25° C. or higher and is a continuous lipid component containing one or more polar lipids, one or more non-polar lipids, optionally one or several of water and mono- to trivalent alcohol in an amount of up to 15% by weight of the composition, and native heparin or fractionated heparin. Also described is a corresponding tablet, processes for production of the composition and the tablet, and a method of preventing or treating conditions amenable to preventive or therapeutic treatment by administration of the tablet.

Abstract: In a method of controlling satiety a food product comprising a satiety controlling amount of a food additive, which consists of a triacylglycerol or a mixture of triacylglycerols, and an emulsifier is provided to a person. Acyl is tetradecanoyl to eicosanoyl, optionally mono- or di-unsaturated, optionally alpha-monosubstituted with saturated C1-C4 alkyl. More than 15 mole-% of total acyl is comprised by alpha-substituted acyl. The person is directed to consume the food product from 1 h to 8 h prior to a meal. Thereby the amount of food consumed in the meal is reduced in comparison with the amount of food consumed in a corresponding meal following, by a corresponding time difference, the consumption of a food product of equal energy content but lacking the additive. Also disclosed are corresponding additives and compositions comprising them, and their use.