Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier for topical administration substantially consists of phosphatidylcholine, monoglyceride, fatty acid ester of C1-C3 alcohol; volatile solvent selected from ethanol and its combinations with C3-C4 alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising the carrier and pharmaceutically or cosmetically active agent(s).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier for topical administration substantially consists of phosphatidylcholine, monoglyceride, fatty acid ester of C1-C3 alcohol; volatile solvent selected from ethanol and its combinations with C3-C4 alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising the carrier and pharmaceutically or cosmetically active agent(s).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier for topical administration substantially consists of phosphatidylcholine, monoglyceride, fatty acid ester of C1-C3 alcohol; volatile solvent selected from ethanol and its combinations with C3-C4 alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising the carrier and pharmaceutically or cosmetically active agent(s).

Abstract: A topical carrier consists of 99% by weight or more of phosphatidylcholine and volatile solvent selected from the group consisting of: ethanol and its combinations with C3-and/or C4-alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil. The carrier may additionally comprise up to 1% by weight of antioxidant, colorant, odorant, and/or preservative, and up to 2% by weight of denaturant. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical, cosmetic and disinfectant compositions consisting of the carrier and pharmaceutically active agent, cosmetically active agent and/or disinfectant agent.

Abstract: A topical carrier consists of 99% by weight or more of phosphatidylcholine and volatile solvent selected from the group consisting of: ethanol and its combinations with C3-and/or C4-alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil. The carrier may additionally comprise up to 1% by weight of antioxidant, colorant, odorant, and/or preservative, and up to 2% by weight of denaturant. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical, cosmetic and disinfectant compositions consisting of the carrier and pharmaceutically active agent, cosmetically active agent and/or disinfectant agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides topical pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions comprising a pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier comprising at least 3% by weight of phospholipid; at least 20% by weight of C2-C4 alcohol; at least 0.05% by weight keratolytic agent; and optionally, comprising up to 2% by weight of water; and pharmacologically or cosmetically active agent dissolved in said carrier. The compositions are sprayable. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the composition and use thereof, as well as the pharmaceutical or cosmetic carriers as such.

Abstract: A lipid layer forming composition for topical treatment of psoriasis comprises volatile silicone oil, polar lipid, C2-C4 aliphatic alcohol, and a pharmacologically effective amount of an agent for the treatment of psoriasis, wherein the silicone oil has a boiling point above 180° C., in particular above 200° C. The composition does not comprise polymer silicone. Also disclosed are corresponding methods of treatment and of manufacture of the composition.

Abstract: A fluid carrier comprises first and second substantially immiscible liquids. The first liquid is an open-chain silicone oil of the formula [(CH3)3Si—O]—[(CH2)2Si—O]n—[Si(CH3)3]. The second liquid is a polar lipid material. The first and second liquids are capable of forming an unstable dispersion. The unstable dispersion can be stabilized by adding a powderous solid insoluble in the liquids. The powderous solid is selected from pharmacologically active agent, pharmaceutical excipient, and their mixtures. The stabilized dispersion is of a creamy or ointment-like or mouldable form, and can be filled into capsules or moulded into tablets so as to be fit for peroral administration.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of weight maintenance, more in particular in the field of long term weight maintenance of humans. The invention relates to the use of a mixture of a triglyceride oil having a solid fat content at ambient to body temperature and an emulsifier for maintaining weight after weight loss. The invention also relates to the use of a mixture of a triglyceride oil having a solid fat content at ambient to body temperature and an emulsifier for obtaining a thermogenic effect. The invention also relates to the use of a mixture of a triglyceride oil having a solid fat content at ambient to body temperature and an emulsifier for increasing the energy expenditure such as resting energy expenditure.

Abstract: Use of a mixture comprising a triglyceride oil having a solid fat content at ambient to body temperature and an emulsifier for the preparation of a pharmacologically active composition for increasing body fat mass loss or maintaining blood pressure in an individual. Such use may be carried out subsequent to a period of weight loss. Preferably, the triglyceride oil is fractiorated oil and the emulsifier is galactolipid.

Abstract: A solid heparin tablet composition has a melting point of 25° C. or higher and is a continuous lipid component containing one or more polar lipids, one or more non-polar lipids, optionally one or several of water and mono- to trivalent alcohol in an amount of up to 15% by weight of the composition, and native heparin or fractionated heparin. Also described is a corresponding tablet, processes for production of the composition and the tablet, and a method of preventing or treating conditions amenable to preventive or therapeutic treatment by administration of the tablet.

Abstract: A new method for producing a fractionated vegetable oil from a plant material. The plant material is extracted with a non-polar solvent and the solvent is evaporated giving a crude oil which includes non-polar and polar lipids. The crude oil is mixed with an alcohol at a controlled temperature and a resulting alcoholic phase is separated and evaporated to recover a polar lipid rich fractionated vegetable oil. The invention also refers to the use of the polar lipid rich fractionated vegetable oil as a surface active agent.