Abstract: A method and an apparatus for producing a container packing filler are provided, which ensure that a net can be correctly and speedily rolled up into a bulk or ball shape. A stretchable tubular net (N) is fitted around a columnar support member (6). Then, a distal portion of the net is forcibly folded radially outward or inward by a plurality of roller belts (30) disposed circumferentially of the net (N), while the roller belts (30) are moved toward a net proximal side axially of the net (N), whereby the net (N) is rolled up radially outward or inward with the distal portion thereof being forcibly folded by circular rotation and axial movement of the roller belts (30) to form an annular roll portion (C).

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for use as an NPY Y5 receptor antagonist comprising a compound of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: A superior enteric formulation of the antidepressant drug, duloxetine, is in the form of enteric pellets of which the enteric layer comprises hydroxypropylmethylcellulose acetate succinate.

Abstract: Highly effective diuretic antihypertensives, i.e., 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-sulfonamide derivatives which is classified to loop diuretics with less adverse side-effects and can be administered orally at a daily dosage of 0.5-200 mg or parenterally of 0.01-50 mg.