Abstract: Pharmaceutical foam compositions substantially free of ethanol and comprising pimecrolimus in a carrier vehicle comprising a mixture of oily solvents amounting to at least 40% of the total weight of the composition and consisting of: i) hexylene glycol; ii) optionally oleyl alcohol; and iii) dimethylisosorbide and/or medium chain triglycerides; and additionally: iv) when oleyl alcohol is absent, water in an amount of less than 25%; v) at least one consistency agent; vi) at least one preservative; and vii) at least one surfactant/emulgator; and propellant gas for foaming; and optionally further conventional excipients. They are indicated for use in the treatment of various skin, nail and mucosal diseases.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical solution suitable for oral administration comprising ?-L-thymidine/2?-deoxy-L-thymidine (telbivudine), a pharmaceutically suitable solvent system, one or more taste-enhancing/masking agents, a preservative system, and a buffer system suitable to allow both drug stability and preservation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new iron containing phosphate adsorbent and its use e.g. for treating hyperphosphataemia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new iron containing phosphate adsorbent and its use e.g. for treating hyperphosphataemia.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical solution suitable for oral administration comprising ?-L-thymidine/2?-deoxy-L-thymidine (telbivudine), a pharmaceutically suitable solvent system, one or more taste-enhancing/masking agents, a preservative system, and a buffer system suitable to allow both drug stability and preservation.

Abstract: Topical compositions comprising: —a physiologically acceptable alkanediol, ether diol or diether alcohol containing up to (8) carbon atoms; —water; and—optionally an unsaturated fatty alcohol; and optionally further conventional excipients, for use as a cosmeceutical, in particular for use in the repair or maintenance of skin barrier function. They are indicated for use in e.g. moisturizing skin, nail and mucosa and, when an optional pharmaceutically active agent is present, additionally in the treatment of various skin, nail and mucosal diseases. Also disclosed are compositions suitable for topical application to infants and babies for treating dry skin, and soothing skin irritated from diaper rash and scrapes.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical foam compositions substantially free of ethanol and comprising pimecrolimus in a carrier vehicle comprising a mixture of oily solvents amounting to at least 40% of the total weight of the composition and consisting of: i) hexylene glycol; ii) optionally oleyl alcohol; and iii) dimethylisosorbide and/or medium chain triglycerides; and additionally: iv) when oleyl alcohol is absent, water in an amount of less than 25%; v) at least one consistency agent; vi) at least one preservative; and vii) at least one surfactant/emulgator; and propellant gas for foaming; and optionally further conventional excipients. They are indicated for use in the treatment of various skin, nail and mucosal diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new iron containing phosphate adsorbent and its use e.g. for treating hyperphosphataemia.

Abstract: Snyergistic combination of a macrolide T-cell immunomodulator or immunosuppressant such as 33-epichloro-33-desoxyascomycin and a ceramide such as ceramide 3, LPC-9S or linoleic acid are provided, which are useful in particular in the treatment of dermatological or mucosal diseases such as atopic or contact dermatitis or dry skin, asteatotic eczema or xerosis.

Abstract: Synergistic combinations of a macrolide T-cell immunomodulator or immunosuppressant such as 33-epichloro-33-desoxyascomycin and an emollient such as dimethicone, glycerol or isostearyl isostearate are provided, which are useful in particular in the treatment of dermatological or mucosal diseases such as dry skin or atopic or contact dermatitis.

Abstract: Highly compatible or synergistic combinations of a macrolide T-cell immunomodulator or immunosuppressant such as 33-epichloro-33-desoxyascomycin and an antibacterial such as sulfasalazin, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, erythromycin or gentamycin, optionally with a further pharmaceutically active agent, especially a retinoid, are provided, which are useful in particular in the treatment of diseases involving bacterial or suspected or anticipated bacterial infection, for immunomodulation or immunosuppression in conditions in which bacterial or suspected or anticipated bacterial colonization of e.g. the skin plays a role, such as atopic, contact and seborrhoeic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, post-peel, skin burning, itching, or IBD, and in situations of bacterial resistance.

Abstract: Snyergistic combination of a macrolide T-cell immunomodulator or immunosuppressant such as 33-epichloro-33-desoxyascomycin and a ceramide such as ceramide 3, LPC-9S or linoleic acid are provided, which are useful in particular in the treatment of dermatological or mucosal diseases such as atopic or contact dermatitis or dry skin, asteatotic eczema or xerosis.

Abstract: Synergistic combinations of a macrolide T-cell immunomodulator or immunosuppressant such as 33-epichloro-33-desoxyascomycin and a local anaesthetic such as lidocaine, polidocanol or prilocaine are provided, which are useful in particular in the treatment of dermatological diseases such as atopic, contact or seborrhoeic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, post-peel, pruritus, skin burning, or itching; and associated pain.

Abstract: Synergistic combinations of a macrolide T-cell immunomodulator or immunosuppressant such as 33-epichloro-33-desoxyascomycin and a calciferol or tacalcitol are provided, which are useful in particular in the treatment of dermatological diseases such as atopic dermatitis, acen and psoriasis or of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Abstract: Additive or synergistic combinations of a macrolide T-cell immunomodulator or immunosuppressant such as 33-epichloro-33-desoxyascomycin and a retinoid, such as etretinate, isotretinoin or tazarotene, optionally with a further pharmaceutically active agent, especially an antibacterial, are provided, which are useful in particular in the treatment of dermatological diseases such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, skin aging, sun damage, post-peel erythema and stretch marks.

Abstract: Single-phase topical liquid or semi-solid pharmaceutical compositions substantially free of ethanol and water and comprising an ascomycin, such as pimecrolimus, in a carrier vehicle comprising a 3-component solvent mixture amounting to at least 40% w/w of the total weight of the composition and consisting of: i) a C3-8 alkanol and/or C1-8 alkanediol; ii) a fatty alcohol; and iii) a further solvent selected from: a) an alkane carboxylic acid alkyl ester and/or alkane dicarboxylic acid alkyl ester and/or b) a hydrophilic co-component and/or c) a triglyceride; and optionally further conventional excipients.