Patents Assigned to Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
  • Patent number: 8409595
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the topical application of the malonamide ACAT inhibitors described by Formula I. Other aspects of the invention are directed to topical formulations of these diamides, their use to treat sebaceous gland disorders and their use to alleviate oily skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Catherine R. Kostlan, Raj Neil Raheja, Meera Tugnait, Kimberly Wade
  • Publication number: 20130018031
    Abstract: Aminoalkylpyrimidine derivatives of formula I, wherein the meaning of the different substituents are those indicated in the description. These compounds are useful as histamine H4 receptor antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Elena Carceller Gonzalez, Marina Virgili Bernado, Robert Soliva Soliva, Carles Ferrer Costa
  • Patent number: 8354424
    Abstract: A method of treating actinic keratosis including applying topically to an actinic keratosis lesion twice per week for a duration of 8 weeks a formulation comprising 2-methyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c][1,5]naphthyridin-4-amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: James H. Lee, Terrance L. Fox
  • Publication number: 20130005787
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides mucoadhesive aqueous-based gel formulations of metronidazole useful for a variety of purposes, including intravaginal application as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment of individuals suffering from and/or diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. NORDSIEK, Kodumudi S. BALAJI
  • Publication number: 20130005785
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides mucoadhesive aqueous-based gel formulations of metronidazole useful for a variety of purposes, including intravaginal application as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment of individuals suffering from and/or diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. NORDSIEK, Kodumudi S. Balaji
  • Publication number: 20120329835
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (1) are disclosed and are suitable for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Manfred Bohn, Karl Theodor Kraemer, Astrid Markus
  • Publication number: 20120329825
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2 methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5 c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat genital/perianal warts with shorter durations of therapy than currently prescribed for the commercially available for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating genital/perianal warts with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are shorter and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat genital/perianal warts are also disclosed and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael T. NORDSIEK, Sharon F. LEVY, James H. LEE, James H. KULP, Kodumudi S. BALAJI, Tze-Chiang MENG, Jason J. WU, Valyn S. BAHM, Robert BABILON
  • Publication number: 20120329824
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat genital/perianal warts with shorter durations of therapy than currently prescribed for the commercially available for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating genital/perianal warts with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are shorter and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat genital/perianal warts are also disclosed and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael T. NORDSIEK, Sharon F. LEVY, James H. LEE, James H. KULP, Kodumudi S. BALAJI, Tze-Chiang MENG, Jason J. WU, Valyn S. BAHM, Robert BABILON
  • Publication number: 20120329823
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat genital/perianal warts with shorter durations of therapy than currently prescribed for the commercially available Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating genital/perianal warts with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are shorter and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat genital/perianal warts are also disclosed and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Sharon F. Levy, James H. Lee, James H. Kulp, Kodumudi S. Balaji, Tze-Chiang Meng, Jason J. Wu, Valyn S. Bahm, Robert Babilon
  • Publication number: 20120289538
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5 c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat genital/perianal warts with shorter durations of therapy than currently prescribed for the commercially available for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating genital/perianal warts with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are shorter and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat genital/perianal warts are also disclosed and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael T. NORDSIEK, Sharon F. LEVY, James H. LEE, James H. KULP, Kodumudi S. BALAJI, Tze-Chiang MENG, Jason J. WU, Valyn S. BAHM, Robert BABILON
  • Publication number: 20120289490
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a composition, method of enhancing potency and method of delivering corticosteroids in a vehicle comprising at least two penetration enhancers, and solvents and emulsifiers. The propylene glycol and penetration enhancers are present in ratio to the total of the propylene glycol, penetration enhancers, and solvents and emulsifiers of at least about 0.70.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eugene H. Gans, Mitchell S. Wortzman
  • Publication number: 20120289537
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical and/or transdermal delivery of imiquimod, including creams, ointments and pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions to treat dermatological disorders, namelyl, viral infections, such as Type I or Type II Herpes simplex infections and genital and perianal warts, actinic deratosis and superficial basal cell carcinoma, and to induce interferon biosynthesis to achieve an antiviral effect, with shorter durations of therapy, than currently approved for imiquimod by the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventor: Jefferson J. Gregory
  • Publication number: 20120283286
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical and/or transdermal delivery of imiquimod, including creams, ointments and pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions to treat dermatological disorders, namely, viral infections, such as Type I or Type II Herpes simplex infections and genital and perianal warts, actinic keratosis and superficial basal cell carcinoma, and to induce interferon biosynthesis to achieve an antiviral effect, with shorter durations of therapy, than currently approved for imiquimod by the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventor: Jefferson J. Gregory
  • Publication number: 20120277280
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the compound 2-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy)-1-(3-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethanone, its use as an inhibitor of stearoyl CoA desaturase and to pharmaceutical compositions containing this compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jin Li, Nicole Lee KOLOSKO
  • Patent number: 8299109
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat actinic keratosis with short durations of therapy, than currently prescribed for the commercially available ALDARA 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating actinic keratosis with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are short and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for ALDARA 5% imiquimod cream to treat actinic keratosis are also disclosed and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Sharon F. Levy, James H. Lee, James H. Kulp, Kodumudi S. Balaji, Tze-Chiang Meng, Jason J. Wu, Valyn S. Bahm, Robert Babilon
  • Publication number: 20120264778
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical and/or transdermal delivery of imiquimod, including creams, ointments and pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions to treat dermatological disorders, namelyl, viral infections, such as Type I or Type II Herpes simplex infections and genital and perianal warts, actinic deratosis and superficial basal cell carcinoma, and to induce interferon biosynthesis to achieve an antiviral effect, with shorter durations of therapy, than currently approved for imiquimod by the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jefferson J. GREGORY
  • Publication number: 20120238913
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to evaluating and objectively determining the relative normalcy of a human patient's lips, whether before or after a lip treatment, or independent from any lip treatment. The normalcy of a patient's lips is evaluated by examining a number of indicia and comparing the results to corresponding lip scales or reference descriptions. The normalcy may be evaluated before and after a lip treatment to determine the safety of the lip treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Xiaoming Lin, Mary Sanstead, Heather Vander Ploeg
  • Patent number: 8268804
    Abstract: Minocycline oral dosage forms containing a controlled release carrier are useful for the treatment of acne.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Mitchell Wortzman, R. Todd Plott, Kuljit Bhatia, Bhiku Patel
  • Patent number: 8263097
    Abstract: A method for treating acne on the skin. The method has the steps of (a) providing an drapeable or flexible porous article impregnated with an aqueous cleansing composition having a carrier, benzoyl peroxide, and one or more cleansing agents; (b) contacting an area of the skin affected by acne with the porous article such that the skin is contacted by the composition; and (c) removing the composition from the skin wherein residual benzoyl peroxide remains on the skin in an anti-acne effective amount. There are also anti-acne compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Waranush Jitpraphai, Eugene Gans
  • Patent number: 8252776
    Abstract: Minocycline oral dosage forms containing a controlled release carrier are useful for the treatment of acne.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Mitchell Wortzman, R. Todd Plott, Kuljit Bhatia, Bhiku Patel