Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for preparing granules or particles comprising afatinib dimaleate, comprising the steps of providing afatinib dimaleate and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and preparing granules or particles involving the use of at least one solvent selected from organic solvent and water, wherein all pharmaceutically acceptable excipients used in the process for preparing granules or particles have neutral or acidic properties, and wherein afatinib dimaleate has a solubility of at least 5 mg/ml in said at least one solvent. The present invention further refers to granules or particles comprising afatinib dimaleate that are prepared according to this process. Additionally, the present invention refers to a process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising afatinib dimaleate, as well as to an adsorbate comprising afatinib dimaleate.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition having a pharmaceutically active ingredient (API) that is poorly soluble in water, the pharmaceutical composition obtained by a process, which generates a dosage form containing the pharmaceutical composition. Use of the generated dosage form for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for preparing granules or particles comprising afatinib dimaleate, comprising the steps of providing afatinib dimaleate and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and preparing granules or particles involving the use of at least one solvent selected from organic solvent and water, wherein all pharmaceutically acceptable excipients used in the process for preparing granules or particles have neutral or acidic properties, and wherein afatinib dimaleate has a solubility of at least 5 mg/ml in said at least one solvent. The present invention further refers to granules or particles comprising afatinib dimaleate that are prepared according to this process. Additionally, the present invention refers to a process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising afatinib dimaleate, as well as to an adsorbate comprising afatinib dimaleate.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical industry and relates to a process for preparing dosage forms containing ezetimibe, comprising the steps of: a) providing a composition comprising ezetimibe, b) sieving a composition comprising a composition of step (a), c) shear mixing of the composition after step (b), preferably the mixing of the composition is carried out by high shear mixing, d) formulation into a dosage form. The present invention also relates to dosage forms containing ezetimibe and ezetimibe and simvastatin, which have been prepared according to the process according to the invention.

Abstract: The object of invention is a dual self-winding retractable device for headphone cords, designed in particular for thinner, more delicate cords, and especially adapted for cords of mobile phone headsets, cords of iPod headphones, etc. As invented, the dual self-winding retractable device has two independently moving winding reels (1, 1?) with gearing, whereby each one carries a part of the headphone cord. The winding reels (1, 1?) are housed by a housing case, which consists of two housing lids (2, 2?). A reliable contact is ensured between the two contact discs (7, 7?) which provide electrical contact between both free ends of the headphone cord. Controlled winding/unwinding of each individual part of the headphone cords in enabled through a system of two spiral torsion springs (4, 4?), two buttons (5, 5?) with gearing or two buttons with related retraction (9,9?) and a special spring (8,8?) and two compression springs (6, 6?).

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical industry and relates to a process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient (API) that is poorly soluble in water, a pharmaceutical composition obtained according to said process, to a dosage form comprising said pharmaceutical composition and to the use of said dosage forms for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical industry and relates to a process for preparing dosage forms containing ezetimibe, comprising the steps of: a) providing a composition comprising ezetimibe, b) sieving a composition comprising a composition of step (a), c) shear mixing of the composition after step (b), preferably the mixing of the composition is carried out by high shear mixing, d) formulation into a dosage form. The present invention also relates to dosage forms containing ezetimibe and ezetimibe and simvastatin, which have been prepared according to the process according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical industry and relates to a process for preparing dosage forms containing simvastatin and ezetimibe, comprising the steps of providing a first composition containing simvastatin, providing a second composition containing ezetimibe, and forming a dosage form comprising at least two separate compartments, wherein one compartment is formed using either the first or the second composition and another compartment is formed using the other composition. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing dosage forms containing simvastatin and ezetimibe, wherein the process involves a direct compression step. Furthermore, the present invention belongs to a dosage form obtained by this process, comprising at least two separate compartments, wherein one compartment contains simvastatin and one compartment contains ezetimibe.

Abstract: The invention provides a microcapsule having a shell and a liquid core incorporating a self-microemulsifying system or a microemulsion, wherein the core comprises a lipophilic substance, at least one surfactant, an active agent, a gelling agent and optionally a cosolvent. Furthermore, a method for producing such microcapsules and pharmaceutical formulations comprising such microcapsules is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controlled release preparation of tamsulosin hydrochloride comprising hydroxypropylcellulose and polyethylene oxide, and the process for making such pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making solid micropellets of which at least 75% by weight have a diameter less than 500 ?m comprising (i) melting one or more binders; and (ii) combining the one or more binders melted in step (i) with a pharmaceutically active ingredient to form solid micropellets. Solid micropellets obtainable by this method are also provided. The invention has particular utility for improving the solubility of poorly water-soluble pharmaceutically active ingredients.