Abstract: A method is provided to treat hyposmia or anosmia by administering an effective amount of a choline-containing compound to a patient afflicted with said conditions.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a chewable, edible soft gelatin capsule which comprises a shell comprising water, gelatin, plasticizer, and an amount of hydrogenated starch hydrolysate effective to render said shell dispersible and soluble in the mouth of the user; and a soft gelatin capsule fill material in which an active ingredient, preferably a biologically-active agent, is dispersed or dissolved.

Abstract: A controlled-release pharmaceutical unit dosage form is provided comprising a gelatin capsule enclosing a solid matrix formed by the cation-assisted gellation of a liquid fill incorporating vegatable gum and a pharmaceutically-active compound, as well as methods for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: A controlled-release pharmaceutical unit dosage form is provided comprising a gelatin capsule enclosing a solid matrix formed by the cation-assisted gellation of a liquid fill incorporating a vegetable gum and a pharmaceutically-active compound, as well as methods for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Cosmetic unit dosage forms comprising encapsulated liquid blends of acidic and basic surfactants are provided. The blends are both high-foaming bath compositions and compatible with soft gelatin capsules.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical unit dosage forms comprising dispersions of basic salts in a carrier mixture comprising polyalkylene glycols and a C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 polyol encapsulated in soft gelatin capsules are prepared without deleteriously affecting the stability of the capsules.

Abstract: A container and a child-resistant closure therefor are disclosed. The closure comprises two latches which require the simultaneous application of two forces to open the container. In the preferred embodiment, one latch is a snap latch and the other latch is a flex latch.

Abstract: A container for capsules and the like having a cutter associated with the container for cutting the capsules is disclosed. Hinged upper and lower portions of the container have cutting members secured thereto. Closure of the container portions effects cutting of a capsule inserted between the cutting members. In the preferred embodiments, the cutting members comprise a trough-shaped notch in the front wall of one of the container portions and a blade secured to the front wall of the other of the container portions, the blade and notch being superposed. An internal compartment is provided to receive a cut portion of a capsule.