Abstract: A medicinal composition for treating dysmenorrhea and endometriosis comprising a plant extract and containing proanthocyanidins as an effective component thereof. The composition is provided and administered in the form of soft capsules, tablets, or a powdery or liquid preparation to be used for treating dysmenorrhea and endometriosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pulverulent corn-steep without a drying substrate, said corn-steep containing lactic acid. It also relates to a method of obtaining this pulverulent corn-steep as well as to its use in the fermentation industry.

Abstract: Described herein is a nutritional supplement to be incorporated into the diet of a type 2 diabetic or an individual having lipodystrophy. The supplement provides active food-grade ingredients to improve the management of blood glucose and blood lipid levels. The supplement additionally aids in the improvement of the effects of platelet aggregation. The supplement should be taken daily during or at the end of the two largest meals, where most of the fat and cholesterol are likely to be ingested.

Abstract: A microcrystalline cellulose-based excipient having improved compressibility, whether utilized in direct compression, dry granulation or wet granulation formulations, is disclosed. The excipient is an agglomerate of microcrystalline cellulose particles and from about 0.1% to about 20% silicon dioxide particles, by weight of the microcrystalline cellulose, wherein the microcrystalline cellulose and silicon dioxide are in intimate association with each other. The silicon dioxide utilized in the novel excipient has a particle size from about 1 nanometer to about 100 microns. Most preferably, the silicon dioxide is a grade of colloidal silicon dioxide.

Abstract: A transparent nail enamel composition includes small pieces of light-reflecting decorative material in the nature of glitters, micas and/or other large-sized particles. The glitter is suspended in the nail enamel composition using fumed silica. The nail enamel composition exhibits both transparent wet and dry state clarity.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement for ingestion by humans for restoring growth hormone levels consisting of branched chain amino acids chosen from the group leucine, isoleucine, and valine; and free form amino acids chosen from the group lysine, glutamine, ornithine, arginine, and glycine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of active substances for enhancing the skin's defense against chemical and physical irritations, for example, from job-related stress, strain on the skin from leisure activities (bathing, showering, sun exposure, household chemicals, building materials, etc.) and from the working environment. The topical agent comprises ionically bound and/or free thiocyanate ions and urea in addition to per se known auxiliary agents and carriers.

Abstract: A wrinkle reducing cream is presented which reduces wrinkles upon topical application to the skin. The main ingredients of the composition include a water and caffeine composition which is mixed together in a first vessel and a glycerin composition heated in a second vessel. The three components of the active ingredient are mixed carefully, making sure that any precipitate produced is remixed into the solution. After heating and mixing the components, the entire composition is cooled with care being taken to push any precipitate back into solution to ensure an even distribution of all of the components. The active ingredient thus produced may be combined with a suitable cosmetic vehicle to provide the topical wrinkle reducing composition. The composition is topically applied to the wrinkled area over a period of days or months in order to reduce or entirely eliminate wrinkles from the skin. The final active ingredient may also be used for other applications.

Abstract: A soluble isoflavone composition comprises isoflavone and a solubilizing agent consisting of anhydrous or water-containing propylene glycol and/or octenyl succinate-treated starch. The soluble isoflavone composition is prepared by, for instance, a method which comprises the step of heating isoflavone and a solubilizing agent consisting of anhydrous or water-containing propylene glycol and/or octenyl succinate-treated starch in the presence of water to thus solubilize isoflavone in water. The soluble isoflavone composition of the present invention has high solubility in water, is easily dissolved in water and is stable over a long period of time.

Abstract: There is provided an aqueous liquid pharmaceutical composition which comprises Gatifloxacin (chemical nomenclature: (±)-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-7-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4-oxo-3-quinoline carboxylic acid) or its salt and disodium edetate. Further, there are provided a method for raising corneal permeability of Gatifloxacin, a method for preventing precipitation of Gatifloxacin crystals, and a method for preventing coloration of Gatifloxacin by incorporating disodium edetate into an aqueous liquid preparation containing Gatifloxacin or its salt.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition comprising a microemulsion forming system by contact with a hydrophilic phase brought, after ingestion, by the physiological fluid, said microemulsion forming system comprising: at least an active principle; a lipophilic phase; a surfactant (TA); a co-surfactant (CoTA). The invention is characterized in that said composition further comprises an inert polymeric matrix which cannot be ionised at physiological pH, dispersed in the microemulsion forming system before ingestion, said polymeric matrix being capable, after ingestion, of forming on contacting the physiological fluid, a gelled polymeric matrix enabling to release by diffusion, in continuous and prolonged manner the already micro-emulsified active principle.

Abstract: An adhesive cosmetic strip is provided which includes a flexible water-insoluble substrate, an adhesive composition deposited onto the substrate and an agent interactive with water present in a sufficient quantity to induce a change of temperature of the strip. When applied to the skin, the strip is warmed by a reaction between water and an exothermic or endothermic agent held within the strip. Moisture within the skin or externally applied water penetrates the strip and will react with the agent to cause an increase or decrease in temperature.

Abstract: A colored facial masque is formed from a paste which is produced by mixing a dry powder masque component. The dry powder masque component includes a first water soluble colorant and said liquid masque component includes a second water soluble colorant, the colors of said first and second water soluble colorants differing from the color of the facial masque.

Abstract: A method and packaging for vaccinating or medicating an animal by implanting a solid dose medicament in an animal. The solid dose medicament, or plurality of such medicaments, are each color-coded to identify a particular active ingredient, then packaged in a pellet magazine through which the doses are visible, and thereafter the pellets are implanted, usually subcutaneously, into the base of the ear or in the neck of an animal. The same system can be used for colored ballistic implants.

Abstract: A disposable towelette product is provided which includes a flexible water-insoluble substrate such as a tissue impregnated with an alpha- or beta-hydroxycarboxylic acid in a cosmetically acceptable carrier vehicle. Impregnated cosmetic composition in water will have a pH no higher than 6.8. A silicone microemulsion is present to minimize any stickiness resulting from deposition of the hydroxycarboxylic acid by the towelette onto the skin. In the presence of fatty acid group containing surfactants, the silicone microemulsion controls foul odors that the surfactants may emit through hydrolysis at low pH.

Abstract: A self-warming cosmetic composition is provided which delivers skin conditioning agents and is based upon a redox system of iron powder and a catalyst such as charcoal to provide the warmth. The system is activated with moisture and air.

Abstract: A topical composition and cosmetic method for treating skin conditions selected form the group consisting of wrinkling, sagging, photodamaged skin, sensitive skin, dry skin, flaky skin, red skin, irritated skin, itchy skin and age spots, the composition comprising: (a) conjugated linoleic acid, and/or derivatives thereof comprising conjugated linoleic acid moieties, in which at least 50% by weight of the conjugated linoleic acid and/or moieties, is present as the cis 9 trans 11 isomer; and (b) a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nanoemulsion, that includes: an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase; and at least one anionic surfactant selected from the group including phosphoric acid fatty esters and oxyethylenated derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof; wherein the oily phase includes oil globules having a number-average size of less than 100 nm; wherein the oily phase includes at least one oil having a molecular weight of greater than 400; and wherein a weight ratio of the oily phase to the surfactant ranges from 2 to 10. The invention also provides a process for making the nanoemulsion, and methods for its use. The nanoemulsion is ideally transparent and stable on storage. It can ideally contain large amounts of oil while retaining good transparency and good cosmetic properties. The nanoemulsion is particularly useful in compositions, including topical, pharmaceutical, dermatological, cosmetic, opthalmic, and opthalmologic.

Abstract: An adhesive cosmetic strip is provided which includes a flexible water-insoluble substrate, an adhesive composition deposited onto the substrate, a liquid crystal thermochromic substance, and an agent interactive with water to ensure a temperature rise of at least 2° C. in the strip. The thermochromic substance may be impregnated into the substrate or dispersed within the adhesive composition. When applied to the skin, the strip is warmed by a reaction between water and an exothermic or endothermic agent held within the strip. Moisture within the skin or externally applied water penetrates the strip and will react with the agent to cause an increase in temperature. Subsequently this increase in temperature will induce a color change in the thermochromic substance.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition for the controlled release of at least one water-insoluble active principle, containing a homopolymer of D,L-lactic acid or of L-lactic acid of low molecular weight combined with said active principle, wherein the molecular weight of the homopolymer of D,L-lactic acid is between approximately 2,000 and 6,000 daltons or the molecular weight of the homopolymer of L-lactic acid is about 4,000 daltons.