Abstract: The timed-release pharmaceutical preparation of the invention is characterized by having a core containing a drug and a water-swellable substance, and a film containing a water-insoluble polymer, a plasticizer, and a water-insoluble filler, the core being coated with the film. With the timed-release pharmaceutical preparation of the present invention, the drug-release-initiation time and the drug release rate after the initiation of drug release can be controlled as desired.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising: (a) meloxicam or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and (b) one or more additional pharmaceutically active compounds selected from antacids, sedatives, and central nervous system stimulants, and the use of such composition of an inflammatory disease, symptoms of an inflammatory disease, including various symptoms thereof, and/or headache, toothache, ache after tooth extraction, sore throat, otalgia, arthralgia, neuralgia, lumbago, myalgia, muscle stiffness of shoulder, pain of contusion, pain of fracture, pain of sprain, menstrual pain, traumatic pain, chill, exothermic reaction and/or cold and various symptoms of cold such as sore throat, chill, pyrexia, headache, arthralgia and muscle pain.

Abstract: Drug preparations characterized by containing fudosteine and an antitussive. These preparations are drugs to be used for common cold, etc. which have improved antitussive and sputum-removal effects.

Abstract: Medicinal compositions characterized by containing fudosteine and an antipyretic/analgesic. These medicinal compositions are medicinal compositions to be used for common cold, etc. which have improved sputum-removal and antiinflammatory effects.

Abstract: A preparation for oral administration which comprises S-(3-hydroxypropyl)-L-cysteine and one or more excipients, where the excipients do not cause discoloration of S-(3-hydroxypropyl)-L-cysteine is disclosled. According to an embodiment of the invention, the excipient may comprise a starch and/or a cyclodextrin. Typical starches used in the invention include corn starch, potato starch, wheat starch, and rice starch. Typical cyclodextrins used in the invention include &agr;-cyclodextrin, &bgr;-cyclodextrin, and &ggr;-cyclodextrin. Other excipients, such as saccharides, sugar alcohols and cellulose are not present in amounts that cause discoloration of the HPCY.

Abstract: A process is provided for the production of piroxicam tablets. According to the process, a solution of a water-soluble high-molecular substance is added to a mixture of piroxicam and lactose. The resultant mixture is granulated and then compressed into tablets.

Abstract: A sustained-release pranoprofen preparation is disclosed. The preparation comprises an effective amount of pranoprofen and one or more sustained-release components selected from the group consisting of oily components, water-soluble components, water-insoluble components, and intestinally soluble components. It controls release of pranoprofen and lowers the maximum pranoprofen concentration in blood, maintaining its concentration in blood at a certain level for a long period of time. It reduces risks of side effects and can effectively treat diseases with dosing once or twice a day.