Patents Assigned to GRÜNENTHAL GMBH
  • Publication number: 20090312296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a medicament, the active ingredient combination of which consists of a retinoid selected from the group consisting of acitretin [9-(4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid], etretinate [ethyl 9-(4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoate], isotretinoin [3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraenoic acid] and tretinoin [3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid] and of a hormone combination with contraceptive action of an oestrogen component and a gestagen component, and to a dosage form consisting of at least 28 daily units, of which the final 7-3 daily units contain only the retinoid as active ingredient and the other daily units also contain the hormone-containing active ingredient combination, and to the use thereof for treating acne, seborrhoea or psoriasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: GEORG SCHRAMM, KARL-HEINZ OEDEKOVEN
  • Publication number: 20090264387
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and administration forms, which contain compounds of the general formula (I) and methods for contraception by administering these administration forms. The invention additionally relates to compounds of the general formula (I) as medication and the use of these compounds for the production of drugs for hormone replacement therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Tamara Pfaff, Thomas Otten
  • Publication number: 20090258948
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical salts comprised of a pharmaceutical active substance and of at least one sugar substitute, to medicaments containing these salts, and to the use of these salts for producing medicaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes BARTHOLOMAUS, Heinrich Kugelmann
  • Publication number: 20090247573
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds that have an affinity to the ?-opioid receptor and the ORL 1-receptor, methods for their production, medications containing these compounds and the use of these compounds for the treatment of pain and other conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Saskia Zemolka, Stefan Schunk, Bert Nolte, Klaus Linz, Wolfgang Schroder, Werner Englberger, Hans Schick, Helmut Sonnenschein, Birgitta Henkel, Jozsef Balint
  • Publication number: 20090215828
    Abstract: Substituted indole derivatives, processes for the preparation thereof, medicinal products and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and the use of substituted indole derivatives to treat pain and other conditions and for other medical purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Schunk, Stefan Oberborsch, Werner Englberger, Bernd Sunderman
  • Publication number: 20090215725
    Abstract: Substituted 4-aminocyclohexane derivatives having the formula I: wherein R1-R4 are as described herein, methods for their preparation, medicinal products and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and the use of substituted 4-aminocyclohexane derivatives for treating pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan SCHUNK, Saskia ZEMOLKA, Klaus LINZ, Werner ENGLBERGER, Fitz THEIL
  • Publication number: 20090182020
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted bis(hetero)aromatic N-ethylpropiolamides, methods for the production thereof, medicaments containing these compounds and the use thereof for the production of medicaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Haurand, Klaus Schiene, Sven Kuhnert, Stefan Oberborsch
  • Publication number: 20090176756
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted thiazoles, to methods for the production thereof, to medicaments containing these compounds and to the use thereof for producing medicaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Haurand, Klaus Schiene, Sven Kuhnert, Melanie Reich
  • Publication number: 20090156593
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted azaindole derivatives, to methods for the production thereof, to medicaments containing said compounds and to the use of substituted azaindole derivatives for producing medicaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Saskia Zemolka, Stefan Schunk, Ellen Bergrath, Babette-Yvonne Kogel, Werner Englberger, Klaus Linz, Hans Schick
  • Publication number: 20090118245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a medicament which contains as the active ingredient combination at least one gestagen with a contraceptive action as the sole hormone component and at least one insulin sensitiser, which medicament is in particular suitable for preventing or treating pathological disorders which are caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventor: GEORG SCHRAMM
  • Publication number: 20090093448
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) to a method for the production thereof, to pharmaceutical, cosmetic compositions or dosage forms which contain these compounds, and to a method for contraception by administration of these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: TAMARA PFAFF, THOMAS OTTEN, ULRICH JAHNEL
  • Publication number: 20090023694
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an administration form for hormonal contraception consisting of a particular number of hormone-containing daily units, comprising a hormone combination consisting of at least one oestrogen selected from the group comprising ethinyl oestradiol (I) and oestradiol (II) as the oestrogen component, and at least one metabolite of chlormadinone acetate selected from the group comprising 3?-hydroxy-6-chloro-17?-acetoxy-4,6-pregnadien-20-one (3?-hydroxy-chlormadinone acetate), 3?-hydroxy-6-chloro-17?-acetoxy-4,6-pregnadien-2-one (3?-hydroxy-chlormadinone acetate), optionally mixed with chlormadinone acetate and/or 3?-hydroxy-17?-acetoxy-5?-pregnan-20-one and/or 3?-hydroxy-17?-acetoxy-5?-pregnan-20-one as the gestagen component for the uninterrupted, daily, oral administration of the hormone-containing daily units, optionally in combination with 7 to 3 hormone-free daily units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Georg Schramm, Christa Kneip, Johannes Schneider
  • Publication number: 20090005408
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of abuse-proofed, thermoformed dosage forms containing, apart from one or more active ingredients with potential for abuse and optionally physiologically acceptable auxiliary substances, at least one synthetic or natural polymer with a breaking strength of at least 500 N.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Elisabeth Arkenau-Maric, Johannes Bartholomaus
  • Publication number: 20080317854
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of an abuse-proofed solid dosage form containing at least one active ingredient with potential for abuse and a binder with a breaking strength of =500 N, by exposing a mixture comprising the active ingredient and the binder to ultrasound and force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Elisabeth Arkenau, Johannes Bartholomaeus
  • Publication number: 20080311049
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dosage form that is thermoformed without discoloration and is safeguarded from abuse, comprising at least one synthetic or natural polymer having a breaking strength of at least 500 N in addition to one or more active substances that could be subject to abuse. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for producing said dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Elisabeth Arkenau-Maric, Johannes Bartholomaus, Heinrich Kugelmann
  • Publication number: 20080311197
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of an abuse-proofed dosage form containing, apart from one or more active ingredients with potential for abuse and optionally physiologically acceptable auxiliary substances, at least one synthetic or natural polymer (C) with a breaking strength of at least 500 N, wherein the formulation mixture is combined with a solvent for the polymer (C) at least in quantities such that the formulation mixture is at least uniformly moistened, the at least moistened composition is optionally divided into sub-portions, dried and shaped to yield the dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Elisabeth Arkenau-Maric, Johannes Bartholomaus
  • Publication number: 20080312264
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of an abuse-proofed solid dosage form containing at least one active ingredient with potential for abuse and a synthetic or natural polymer with a breaking strength of =500 N, characterised in that a corresponding mixture is processed by melt extrusion with the assistance of a planetary-gear extruder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Elisabeth Arkenau-Maric, Johannes Bartholomaus
  • Publication number: 20080311187
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dosage form comprising a physiologically effective amount of a physiologically active substance (A), a synthetic, semi-synthetic or natural polymer (C), optionally one or more physiologically acceptable auxiliary substances (B) and optionally a synthetic, semi-synthetic or natural wax (D), wherein the dosage form exhibits a resistance to crushing of at least 400 N and wherein under physiological conditions the release of the physiologically active substances (A) from the dosage form is at least partially delayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Judy Ashworth, Elisabeth Arkenau Maric, Johannes Bartholomaus
  • Publication number: 20080247959
    Abstract: The invention relates to a form of administration which is thermoformed without extrusion, comprising at least one synthetic or natural polymer having a resistance to breaking of at least 500 N in addition to one or several active ingredients with a misuse potential and, optionally physiologically compatible auxiliary substances. The invention also relates to a method for the production thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes Bartholomaus, Heinrich Kugelmann, Elisabeth Arkenau-Maric
  • Publication number: 20080248113
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an abuse-proofed, oral dosage form with controlled opioid-release for once daily administration, characterised in that it comprises at least one opioid with potential for abuse (A), at least one synthetic or natural polymer (C), optionally delayed-release matrix auxiliary substances, physiologically acceptable auxiliary substances (B), optionally a wax (D) and optionally at least one delayed-release coating, component (C) or (D) in each case exhibiting a breaking strength of at least 500 N, preferably of at least 1000 N.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes Bartholomaus, Heinrich Kugelmann, Elisabeth Arkenau-Maric