Abstract: A composition comprising an active ingredient selected from the group of 5-aminolevulinic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof; and an aqueous carrier comprising at least one absorption enhancer, an anesthetic, hyaluronic acid and at least one acid selected from the group consisting of glycolic acid and lactic acid. The composition is useful in a photodynamic method of treating skin disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilized dermatological delivery system for active ingredient compositions for topical administration to the skin, one or more micelle forming compounds, one or more skin penetration enhancers, a surfactant, and one or more solvents, wherein the active ingredient is solubilized in the solvent. The invention further relates to the process for making the topical formulation.

Abstract: A novel device and method for intradermal delivery of an active agent is provided. The device comprises a housing which contains a reservoir chamber. A flexible reservoir containing the active agent is placed in the chamber. Upon pressure on an actuator the active agents is delivered via a hollow needle to the skin.

Abstract: A composition and method of using the composition for treating a patient in need thereof, the composition comprising an oral formulation for enhanced bioavailability of therapeutic agents such as the taxane chemotherapeutic agents. The composition comprises the therapeutic agent and an absorption enhancing agent either co-administered with the agent or administered separately, the therapeutic agent in a polymer matrix resulting in a microbead and including an edible oil resulting in an emulsion. The absorption enhancing agent is a cyclosporin in one embodiment. The absorption enhancing agent is a P glycoprotein inhibitor in another embodiment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel stabilized and solubilized topical formulation for cosmetic improvements and methods of making the same comprising multiplexed molecular penetration enhancers and essential and semi-essential amino acid protein binders for the topical application and transdermal delivery of one or more active ingredients and/or pharmaceutical agents. The invention further relates to the use of the topical formulation in connection with the providing of cosmetic improvements in individuals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and product for topical delivery and administration of stabilized protection agents and compositions thereof and methods for making the composition and use thereof. The method and system comprises pharmaceutical compositions for facilitating topical delivery of protection agents and skin anti-photoaging agents for inhibiting cellular degradation in response to sun damage. The pharmaceutical compositions are topically applied on a patient and are generally in a cream, lotion or gel form.

Abstract: A novel device and method for intradermal delivery of an active agent is provided. The device comprises a housing which contains a reservoir chamber. A flexible reservoir containing the active agent is placed in the chamber. Upon pressure on an actuator the active agents is delivered via a hollow needle to the skin.

Abstract: An orally administrable wafer is provided comprising at least one physiologically acceptable film forming agent. The wafer is formed by mixing the film-forming agent with an aqueous solution to form a gel and exposing the gel to a plurality of heating and cooling cycles. The wafer is rapidly dissolving and suitable for administration of pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: A novel device and method for intradermal delivery of an active agent is provided. The device comprises a housing which contains a reservoir chamber. A flexible reservoir containing the active agent is placed in the chamber. Upon pressure on an actuator the active agents is delivered via a hollow needle to the skin.

Abstract: A composition comprising an active ingredient selected from the group of 5-aminolevulinic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof; and an aqueous carrier comprising at least one absorption enhancer, an anesthetic, hyaluronic acid and at least one acid selected from the group consisting of glycolic acid and lactic acid. The composition is useful in a photodynamic method of treating skin disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and product for transdermal delivery of therapeutics, including neurotoxins and methods for use thereof. The method and system comprises pharmaceutical compositions for facilitating transdermal delivery of therapeutics without pain by absorption and more particularly a series of pharmaceutical formulations for topical administration of neurotoxins to humans, including a neurotoxin, such as a botulinum toxin, and absorption enhancing agents that facilitate absorption of the neurotoxin through the skin of the patient and do not eliminate the bioactivity associated with the neurotoxin. The pharmaceutical compositions are topically applied on a patient, and are generally in a cream or gel form.

Abstract: A novel device and method for intradermal delivery of an active agent is provided. The device comprises a housing which contains a reservoir chamber. A flexible reservoir containing the active agent is placed in the chamber. Upon pressure on an actuator the active agents is delivered via a hollow needle to the skin.

Abstract: A nano particle drug delivery system comprised of micelles coated with lipid molecules for the non-invasive deployment and absorption of active anesthetic compounds through the stratum corneum and throughout the skin and sub cutaneous tissue without any cutaneous toxicity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel solubilized small molecule topical formulation for the transdermal delivery of small molecule agents comprising: a small molecule agent, one or more micelle forming compounds, one or more skin penetration enhancers, a surfactant, and one or more solvents, wherein the small molecule agent is solubilized in the solvent. The invention further relates to the use of the topical formulation as well as the process for making the topical formulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel solubilized benzoyl peroxide topical formulation for the treatment of acne comprising: benzoyl peroxide, one or more micelle forming compounds, one or more skin penetration enhancers, a surfactant, and one or more solvents, wherein the benzoyl peroxide is solubilized in the solvent. The invention further relates to the use of the topical formulation as well as the process for making the topical formulation.

Abstract: A stabilizing composition that also enhances permeation is provided for the topical or transdermal administration of an active ingredient. The composition comprises collagen, elastin, sphingosine and cerebroside. Also provided are pharmaceutical or cosmetic formulations comprising an effective amount of an active agent and the stabilizing composition as well as methods of administering active agents topically or transdermally.

Abstract: A mixed micellar pharmaceutical formulation includes a micellar pharmaceutical agent, an alkali metal C8 to C22 alkyl sulfate, alkali metal salicylate, a pharmaceutically acceptable edetate and at least one absorption enhancing compound. The absorption enhancing compounds are selected from the group consisting of lecithin, hyaluronic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of hyaluronic acid, octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol, glycolic acid, lactic acid, chamomile extract, cucumber extract, oleic acid, linolenic acid, borage oil, evening primrose oil, trihydroxy oxo cholanyiglycine, glycerin, polyglycerin, lysine, polylysine, triolein and mixtures thereof. Each absorption enhancing compound is present in a concentration of from 1 to 10 wt:/wt. % of the total formulation, and the total concentration of absorption enhancing compounds are less than 50 wt./wt. % of the formulation. Methods for administering insulin and heparin to the buccal region are also disclosed.

Abstract: A stabilizing composition that also enhances permeation is provided for the topical or transdermal administration of an active ingredient. The composition preferably comprises collagen, elastin, sphingoside and cerebroside. Also provided are pharmaceutical or cosmetic formulations comprising an effective amount of an active agent and the stabilizing composition as well as methods of administering active agents topically or transdermally.

Abstract: A mixed micellar pharmaceutical formulation includes a micellar pharmaceutical agent, an alkali metal C8 to C22 alkyl sulfate, alkali metal salicylate, a pharmaceutically acceptable edetate and at least one absorption enhancing compounds. The absorption enhancing compounds are selected from the group consisting of lecithin, hyaluronic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of hyaluronic acid, octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol, glycolic acid, lactic acid, chamomile extract, cucumber extract, oleic acid, linolenic acid, borage oil, evening primrose oil, trihydroxy oxo cholanylglycine, glycerine, polyglycerin, lysine, polylysine, triolein and mixtures thereof. Each absorption enhancing compound is present in a concentration of from 1 to 10 wt./wt. % of the total formulation, and the total concentration of absorption enhancing compounds are is less than 50 wt./wt. % of the formulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel solubilized benzoyl peroxide topical formulation for the treatment of acne comprising: benzoyl peroxide, one or more skin penetration enhancers, a surfactant, and one or more solvents, wherein the benzoyl peroxide is solubilized in the solvent. The invention further relates to the use of the topical formulation as well as a process for making the topical formulation.