Abstract: The invention relates to a dermal flowable-composition dispenser that includes a body for retaining a supply of the composition, an application portion having an application surface, and a conduit connecting the supply chamber with the application surface for facilitating the reproducible delivery of a predetermined dose of the composition to the application surface. The application surface includes a concave application surface and a front side having an upper rim enclosing the application surface and forming a depression that has a volume that is greater than or equal to the volume of the predetermine dose. Also, the application surface is configured and dimensioned such it can receive the patient's skin to allow for removal of the predetermined dose of the composition, and wherein the concave application surface is shaped such that the entire application surface contacts the patient's skin when the application surface is pressed thereagainst.

Abstract: The present invention comprises non occlusive compositions for transdermal delivery of nicotine, and more particularly pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and methods of making same. The composition may, for example, be a gel suitable for transdermal or transmucosal applications. The compositions of the present invention typically comprise a mixture of water and alcohol, and a solvent system having a mono alkyl ether of diethylene glycol and a glycol present in specified ratios and in specific amounts, wherein the pH of the gel is usually between a pH of 5.5 and 7. The compositions may include further components, for example, the hydroalcoholic vehicle may further comprise additional penetration enhancer(s), buffering agent(s), antioxidant(s), stabilizer(s) and/or gelling agent(s). The invention also relates to a method for the sustained delivery of nicotine pharmaceutically acceptable salts to treat a variety of conditions and disorders.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of various diseases and disorders, in particular the use of novel complexes of amine drugs with polyacrylic acid carbomer polymers. The compositions of the present invention can be administered transdermally or transmucosally to patients in need thereof for a systemic or for a local therapeutic effect. The compositions of the present invention present the additional benefits of being free or substantially free of excipients which may potentially be responsible for skin local reactions and unpleasant smell.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel transdermal or transmucosal pharmaceutical formulation which reduces the occurrences of contamination of other individuals and the transference to clothing of the user. The novel formulation includes at least one pharmacologically active ingredient, and a solvent system having a monoalkylether of diethylene glycol and a glycol present in specified ratios, and a mixture of water and alcohol. The invention also relates to a method for inhibiting or delaying crystallization of an active agent in a pharmaceutical formulation.

Abstract: The present invention comprises compositions for pharmaceutical drug delivery of an indolone (e.g., ropinirole), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The composition may, for example, be a gel suitable for transdermal application. The compositions of the present invention typically comprise a hydroalcoholic vehicle, one or more antioxidant, and one or more buffering agent, wherein the pH of the gel is usually between about pH 7 and about pH 9. The compositions may include further components, for example, the hydroalcoholic vehicle may further comprise additional solvent(s), antioxidant(s), cosolvent(s), penetration enhancer(s), buffering agent(s), and/or gelling agent(s). The compositions may be used for the treatment of a variety of neurological disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transdermal or transmucosal non-occlusive, semi-solid pharmaceutical formulation that includes at least one systemically active agent that acts on the Central Nervous System (CNS) of a mammal; and a permeation enhancing solvent system present in an amount sufficient to solubilize the at least one active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rapidly disintegrating orally administratable solid dosage formulation that includes at least one active ingredient, at least one first disintegration agent that is at least one type-C methacrylic acid copolymer according to the U.S. Pharmacopoeia National Formulary US/NF, a second disintegration agent of crospovidone or a cross-linked povidone polymer derivative thereof, and a non-cariogenic diluent that does not increase glucose blood levels. The at least one first disintegration agent does not function as an enteric coating, insulation coating intended to protect active ingredient(s), or coating intended to mask taste or smell. The solid dosage form has a mass of about 50 to about 1000 mg, and the at least one first disintegration agent is present in the dosage form in an amount not exceeding 15%, with respect to the total weight of the dosage form.

Abstract: A transdermal or topical composition including anticholinergic agents, such as oxybutynin, a urea-containing compound and a carrier system. A method is disclosed for treating a subject for urinary incontinence while reducing the incidences of peak concentrations of drug and undesirable side effects.