Abstract: Single phase pharmaceutical compositions for topical application, in addition to kits and methods of use and administration are provided. The compositions comprise a biologically active agent; a delivery vehicle comprising at least a non-polymeric crystallization inhibitor and a film-former; and a volatile solvent; wherein the biologically active agent is present in the composition in a subsaturated state, the biologically active agent is present in the delivery vehicle in a supersaturated state, and the crystallization inhibitor is capable of delaying crystallization of the biologically active agent in the delivery vehicle. Biologically active agents include terbinafine and acyclovir. Treatments for onychomycosis and Varicella zoster infection, HSV-I infection or HSV-2 infection are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for improved transdermal drug delivery comprising a drug, a combination of at least two penetration enhancing agents, wherein at least one of the penetration enhancing agents is selected from the group consisting of esters of saturated or unsaturated fatty acids and lower alcohols, and iso-form alcohols; wherein at least one of the penetration enhancing agents is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic diols and triols; and wherein the components are present in a non-aqueous solvent system. A preferred topical composition comprises the active substance imiquimod and the penetration enhancing agents isopropyl myristate and propylene glycol.

Abstract: Single phase pharmaceutical compositions for topical application, in addition to kits and methods of use and administration are provided. The compositions comprise a biologically active agent; a delivery vehicle comprising at least a non-polymeric crystallization inhibitor and a film-former; and a volatile solvent; wherein the biologically active agent is present in the composition in a subsaturated state, the biologically active agent is present in the delivery vehicle in a supersaturated state, and the crystallization inhibitor is capable of delaying crystallization of the biologically active agent in the delivery vehicle. Biologically active agents include terbinafine and acyclovir. Treatments for onychomycosis and Varicella zoster infection, HSV-1 infection or HSV-2 infection are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for controlling microbial growth in a production line for cellulosic products with the aid of gases. The invention also relates to the use of gases such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, argon and/or non-naturally occurring mixtures thereof for controlling microbial growth. In the process an aqueous material containing water and suspended pulp fibers and/or additives therefor is treated with the gaseous inhibitor to significantly retard or inhibit the growth of microorganisms therein. An oxygen rich gas may be introduced in addition to the inhibitor of the invention.