Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of all symptoms of gastroparesis in a human patient, the method comprising administering to the human patient between about 0.5 mg/day to about 30 mg/day, about 0.5 mg/day to about 15 mg/day, about 0.5 mg/day to about 5 mg/day, or about 5 mg/day, of velusetrag or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to gel compositions comprising pharmaceutical active ingredients. The composition comprises xyloglucan at a concentration between 0.1% and 10.0% by total weight of the composition, together with a primary alcohol at a concentration between 20.0 and 50.0% by total weight of the composition. The invention also describes a process for the preparation of the composition and its use in the treatment of pathologies wherein a controlled release of the active principle is useful.

Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.

Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of the rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ? useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization process carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.

Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN), referred to as rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form referred to as rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicaments containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization process carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a fixed temperature and for a fixed period of time, followed by a drying under controlled conditions until reaching a precise water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention describes a mucoadhesive composition comprising chondroitin sulfate, xyloglucan and glycerol for use in the treatment and prevention of gastroesophageal reflux. It is also described a process for preparing such composition, a dosage form for its administration and a kit comprising the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating a patient having an intestinal disorder, the methods comprising: administering to a patient in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising a hydrate or solvate form of rifaximin in polymorphic form ?, alone or in a mixture with other crystalline, hydrate, solvate or amorphous forms of rifaximin, in gastroresistant microgranules, wherein the rifaximin is administered at a dose of at least 800 mg per day for a period of at least 7 days.

Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN), referred to as rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form referred to as rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicaments containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization process carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a fixed temperature and for a fixed period of time, followed by a drying under controlled conditions until reaching a precise water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.

Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a new strain belonging to the species Lactobacillus paracasei able to convert linoleic acid into conjugated linoleic acid. The present invention refers also to nutritional or food preparations and/or pharmaceutical compositions, comprising the strain Lactobacillus paracasei, useful in the treatment and/or prevention of pathologies and/or physiological states related to conjugated linoleic acid deficiency or in the cases wherein the use of a probiotic is beneficial.

Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of the rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ? useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization process carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.

Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of the rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ? useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization process carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a new strain belonging to the species Lactobacillus paracasei able to convert linoleic acid into conjugated linoleic acid. The present invention refers also to nutritional or food preparations and/or pharmaceutical compositions, comprising the strain Lactobacillus paracasei, useful in the treatment and/or prevention of pathologies and/or physiological states related to conjugated linoleic acid deficiency or in the cases wherein the use of a probiotic is beneficial.

Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of the rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ? useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization process carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.

Abstract: The object of the invention consists of pharmaceutical formulations containing rifaximin in the shape of microgranules made gastroresistant by an insoluble polymer at pH values between 1.5 and 4.0 and soluble at pH values between 5:0 and 7.5, by their preparation and by their use in the manufacture of medicinal preparations useful in the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and mainly Crohn's disease.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for treatment and/or prevention of conditions associated with NSAID administration and related compositions.

Abstract: The present invention describes a mucoadhesive composition comprising chondroitin sulfate, xyloglucan and glycerol for use in the treatment and prevention of gastroesophageal reflux. It is also described a process for preparing such composition, a dosage form for its administration and a kit comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention describes a new crystalline form of rifaximin, characterized in that it is a solvated form of rifaximin called rifaximin ? The invention also describes a process for the preparation of rifaximin ?, a pharmaceutical composition comprising said rifaximin form, and its use for treating inflammations and infections.

Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN), referred to as rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form referred to as rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicaments containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization process carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a fixed temperature and for a fixed period of time, followed by a drying under controlled conditions until reaching a precise water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.

Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.