Abstract: Inhalation mask (1) for an inhalation system (14) comprising a mask body (2) with a port (3) that can be connected to the inhalation system (14), and an opening (4) with a scaling lip (5) being equipped for joining a face (9) in such a way that the nose, the mouth or both of them are surrounded by the sealing lip (5), the scaling lip (5) comprising a stowing area (6) and a remaining area (7) arranged adjacent to the stowing area (6), wherein in a sealing position the stowing area (6) shows one or more of the conditions laying on the face, being compressed or bent to an inner side of the inhalation mask (1) and the inhalation mask (1) is provided with an identification (8) distinguishing the stowing area (6) from the remaining area (7).

Abstract: Mouthpiece (1) for an inhaler device having an inlet, which is connectable to an inhaler device, an outlet and a holding device (2).

Abstract: Sterile compositions for administration as aerosols are described. They contain an active agent which is poorly water-soluble, a non-ionic surfactant acomponent and a phospholipid component. The compositions are suitable for oral or nasal inhalation, but also for topical or oromucosal administration. They are particulary useful for the efficient pulmonary administration of poorly soluble corticosteroids and can be aerosolized with common nebulizers.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical aerosol is disclosed which is suitable for delivering an active compound to the mucosa of the nasal cavity or of the paranasal sinuses. The aerosol is characterised in that its pressure is not constant, but pulsates at a frequency of about 10 to 90 Hz. The mass median diameter of the dispersed phase is from about 2 to 6 ?m, and the volume of about 5 mL or less of the dispersed phase comprises a unit dose of an active compound. The aerosol is, inter alia, suitable for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease, symptom, or condition affecting the nose or the paranasal sinuses, such as acute and chronic sinusitis.

Abstract: The application describes a sterile aqueous inhalation solution containing the active agent tobramycin. The preparation has a high content of active agent (about 80 to 120 mg/ml of tobramycin) and contains an acidic adjuvant, but contains only a low concentration of sodium chloride (at most about 2 mg/ml). It can be injected or administered as an aerosol, for example with conventional nebuliser. It is particularly suitable for application in combination with a modern vibrating membrane nebuliser and allows the administration of a therapeutic single does in markedly less than 10 minutes.

Abstract: The invention is in the field of pharmaceutical dosage forms, and more particularly in the field of pharmaceutical granules and processes for making granules. The invention provides a process for preparing pharmaceutical granules which contain an active ingredient in the form of a salt, said process comprising the steps of (a) providing a powder containing the active ingredient as a free base or acid, and (b) agglomerating the powder by adding a granulation liquid to form granules; wherein step (b) is conducted in the presence of a neutralization agent capable of neutralizing the active ingredient, and for a sufficient amount of time to allow the active ingredient to become at least partially converted into a salt. The invention also provides pharmaceutical granules obtainable by said process and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said granules. The invention further provides the use of pharmaceutical granules for the pulmonary delivery of an active ingredient.

Abstract: Sterile compositions for administration as aerosols are described. They contain an active agent which is poorly water-soluble, a non-ionic surfactant acomponent and a phospholipid component. The compositions are suitable for oral or nasal inhalation, but also for topical or oromucosal administration. They are particulary useful for the efficient pulmonary administration of poorly soluble corticosteroids and can be aerosolized with common nebulizers.