Patents Assigned to Novartis G
  • Patent number: 5962017
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin, e.g. Ciclosporin or ?Nva!.sup.2 -Ciclosporin, in "microemulsion pre-concentrate" and microemulsion form. The compositions typically comprise (1.1) a C.sub.1-5 alkyl or tetrahydrofurfuryl di- or partial-ether of a low molecular weight mono- or poly-oxy-alkane diol, e.g. Transcutol or Glycofurol, as hydrophilic component. Compositions are also provided comprising a cyclosporin and (1.1) and, suitably, also a saccharide monoester, e.g. raffinose or saccharose monolaurate. Dosage forms include topical formulations and, in particular, oral dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Novartis G
    Inventors: Birgit Hauer, Armin Meinzer, Ulrich Posanski, Friedrich Richter