Abstract: A method for treating a disease or disorder of the skin or scalp of a mammal while simultaneously cleansing the skin or scalp is disclosed. The method includes administering to the skin or scalp a mousse formed from a composition that includes a therapeutically or cosmeceutically effective amount of at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient, 10% to 50% by weight of a cleansing agent selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants and combinations thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable mousse-forming carrier that includes a propellant, the propellant being 3% to 50% by weight of the composition, and water being about 40% to about 90% by weight of the composition, waiting a period of time; and rinsing said skin or scalp with water to remove the mousse.

Abstract: Provided is a topical cream composition for the delivery of mometasone furoate comprising low dose mometasone furoate for the treatment of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses. The composition of the present invention can be safely applied over large surface areas of the skin (including areas with wrinkles and/or hair), and can be used therapeutically for extended periods of time (e.g., greater than 3 weeks). Treatment with the composition of the present invention carries reduced and/or fewer side effects compared with commercially available mometasone furoate cream products. The cream composition of the present invention is safe for the use of babies and infants under 2 years old. Additionally provided are methods of preparing and using the composition of the invention.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmeceutical mousse shampoo composition formulated for application to hirsute areas, such as the human scalp, and containing an active pharmaceutical ingredient as well as a cleansing agent is disclosed. Methods of treatment using the same and processes of preparing the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmeceutical foamable composition for topical application of nitroimidazoles such as Metronidazole and a process of manufacturing the same is disclosed. A method of treatment of skin and scalp disorders, especially of rosacea, acne and foul smelling lesions, by dispensing nitroimidazoles such as Metronidazole in foamable composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A foamable composition being devoid of CFCs and buffer, which produces quick-breaking foam and optionally comprises pharmaceutically active ingredients such as corticosteroids is disclosed. Methods of treatment using the same and processes of manufacturing the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of dementia or Alzheimer's disease in which the active therapeutical agent is donepezil hydrochloride in an amorphous state.

Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of dementia or Alzheimer's disease in which the active therapeutical agent is donepezil hydrochloride in an amorphous state.

Abstract: The invention provides a topical pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of lesions and sores of the skin or mucosa associated with a herpes virus, comprising a salt of an unsaturated C.sub.14-18 fatty acid having 1-2 double bonds as active ingredient therein, in combination with a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: An antiviral topical pharmaceutical composition for treating viral diseases of the skin or mucosa comprises a poorly soluble antiviral nucleoside derivative, dispersed in an aqueous gel carrier containing a gelling agent and a water-soluble carboxylic or dicarboxylic acid salt.