Abstract: This invention provides an emulsion, e.g., microemulsion, pre-concentrate comprising a difficultly soluble active agent and a carrier medium. The active agent may, e.g., be a cyclosporin or a macrolide.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin, e.g. Ciclosporin or [Nva]2-Ciclosporin, in “microemulsion pre-concentrate” and microemulsion form. The compositions typically comprise (1.1) a C1-5alkyl or tetrahydrofurfuryl di- or partial-ether of a low molecular weight mono- or poly-oxy-alkane diol, e.g. Transcutol or Glycofurol, as hydrophilic component. Compositions are also provided comprising a cyclosporin and (1.1) and, suitably, also a saccharide monoester, e.g. raffinose or saccharose monolaurate. Dosage forms include topical formulations and, in particular, oral dosage forms.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a solid dispersion comprising a macrolide, e.g. a rapamycin or an ascomycin, and a carrier medium.

Abstract: This invention provides an emulsion, e.g., microemulsion, pre-concentrate comprising a difficultly soluble active agent and a carrier medium. The active agent may, e.g., be a cyclosporin or a macrolide.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a solid dispersion comprising a macrolide, e.g. a rapamycin or an ascomycin, and a carrier medium.

Abstract: This invention provides an emulsion, e.g., microemulsion, pre-concentrate comprising a difficultly soluble active agent and a carrier medium. The active agent may, e.g., be a cyclosporin or a macrolide.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a solid dispersion comprising a macrolide, e.g. a rapamycin or an ascomycin, and a carrier medium.

Abstract: The invention concerns liposomal preparations comprising as the active agent a compound of formula I in free base form or in acid addition salt form. It also concerns a method of preparation of such liposomal preparations by encapsulating a compound of formula I with an appropriate liposome forming material, a corresponding pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of systemic, topical and pulmonal fungal infections.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cyclosporin, e.g. Ciclosporin or [Nva]2-Ciclosporin, in “microemulsion pre-concentrate” and microemulsion form. The compositions typically comprise (1.1) a C1-5alkyl or tetrahydrofurfuryl di- or partial-ether of a low molecular weight mono- or poly-oxy-alkane diol, e.g. Transcutol or Glycofurol, as hydrophilic component. Compositions are also provided comprising a cyclosporin and (1.1) and, suitably, also a saccharide monoester, e.g. raffinose or saccharose monolaurate. Dosage forms include topical formulations and, in particular, oral dosage forms.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a solid dispersion comprising a macrolide, e.g. a rapamycin or an ascomycin, and a carrier medium.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a solid dispersion comprising a macrolide, e.g. a rapamycin or an ascomycin, and a carrier medium.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition in the form of an emulsion preconcentrate for oral administration and containing a cyclosporin. The pharmaceutical composition has a carrier medium for the cyclosporin that contains a hydrophilic organic solvent; a mixed mono-, di-, and tri-glyceride or a transesterified and polyethoxylated vegetable oil; and a polyoxyethylene-sorbitan-fatty acid ester surfactant. The pharmaceutical composition provides high bioavailability and low inter- and intra-subject variability.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition in the form of an emulsion preconcentrate for oral administration and containing a cyclosporin. The pharmaceutical composition has a carrier medium for the cyclosporin that contains a hydrophilic organic solvent; a mixed mono-, di-, and tri-glyceride or a transesterified and polyethoxylated vegetable oil; and a polyoxyethylene-sorbitan-fatty acid ester surfactant. The pharmaceutical composition provides high bioavailability and low inter- and intra-subject variability.

Abstract: This invention provides a topical composition, in the form of an emulsion, that comprises a compound of the FK506 class; a physiologically acceptable alkanediol, ether diol or diether alcohol containing up to 8 carbon atoms as solvent for the compound of the FK506 class; an unsaturated fatty alcohol and water. In another aspect, this invention provides a topical pharmaceutical composition that comprises a macrolide in suspension. In a further aspect, this invention provides the use of an unsaturated fatty alcohol to stabilize a macrolide in a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition in the form of an emulsion preconcentrate for oral administration and containing a cyclosporin. The pharmaceutical composition has a carrier medium for the cyclosporin that contains a hydrophilic organic solvent; a mixed mono-, di-, and tri-glyceride or a transesterified and polyethoxylated vegetable oil; and a polyoxyethylene-sorbitan-fatty acid ester surfactant. The pharmaceutical composition provides high bioavailability and low inter- and intra-subject variability.

Abstract: The invention concerns topical formulations such as nail varnishes comprising as the active agent the compound of formula I in free base form or in acid addition salt form, together with a polymeric film former and further excipients as appropriate. It also concerns a process of preparation of such preparations by mixing with an appropriate polymeric film former and conventional further excipients as appropriate, and a method of treatment of onychomycosis.

Abstract: This invention provides a topical composition, in the form of an emulsion, that comprises a compound of the FK506 class; a physiologically acceptable alkanediol, ether diol or diether alcohol containing up to 8 carbon atoms as solvent for the compound of the FK506 class; an unsaturated fatty alcohol and water.

Abstract: The invention concerns topical formulations such as nail varnishes comprising as the active agent the compound of formula I in free base form or in acid addition salt form, together with a polymeric film former and further excipients as appropriate. It also concerns a process of preparation of such preparations by mixing with an appropriate polymeric film former and conventional further excipients as appropriate, and a method of treatment of onychomycosis.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a solid dispersion comprising a macrolide, e.g. a rapamycin or an ascomycin, and a carrier medium.

Abstract: Non-greasy topical solutions, emulsion gels or lotions comprising as the active agent a compound of formula I ##STR1## and a lower alkanol, and if desired together with a solubilizing agent or an oil phase such as isopropyl myristate are useful delivery systems.