Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic uses of iron(III) complex compounds with carbohydrates or derivatives thereof, in the preparation of a medicament for improving immune defence and/or brain performance.

Abstract: The invention relates to iron(III) complex compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them for the use as medicaments, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of iron deficiency symptoms and iron deficiency anemias.

Abstract: A water soluble iron carbohydrate complex obtainable from an aqueous solution of iron(III) salt and an aqueous solution of the oxidation product of one or more maltrodextrins using an aqueous hypochlorite solution at a pH-value within the alkaline range, where, when one maltodextrin is applied, its dextrose equivalent lies between 5 and 20, and when a mixture of several maltodextrins is applied, the dextrose equivalent of the mixture lies between 5 and 20 and the dextrose equivalent of each individual maltodextrin contained in the mixture lies between 2 and 40, a process for its production and a medicament for the treatment and prophylaxis of iron deficiency conditions.

Abstract: Water-soluble iron-carbohydrate derivative complex obtainable from an aqueous iron(III) salt solution and an aqueous solution of the product of the oxidation and subsequent derivative of one or more maltodextrins with an aqueous hypochlorite solution at an alkaline pH value, wherein when one maltodextrin is used its dextrose equivalent is from 5 to 20 and when a mixture of a plurality of maltodextrins is used the dextrose equivalent of the mixture is from 5 to 20 and the dextrose equivalent of each individual maltodextrin in the mixture is from 2 to 40, and the subsequent derivative is carried out with a suitable reagent, process for the preparation thereof, and medicament for the treatment and prophylaxis of iron deficiency states.

Abstract: The invention provides an iron-carbohydrate complex compound which is characterized by a content of iron(II). The invention also provides processes for the preparation of the iron-carbohydrate complex compound and the use thereof for treatment of iron deficiency anaemias.

Abstract: Water-soluble iron-carbohydrate derivative complex obtainable from an aqueous iron(III) salt solution and an aqueous solution of the product of the oxidation and subsequent derivatisation of one or more maltodextrins with an aqueous hypochlorite solution at an alkaline pH value, wherein when one maltodextrin is used its dextrose equivalent is from 5 to 20 and when a mixture of a plurality of maltodextrins is used the dextrose equivalent of the mixture is from 5 to 20 and the dextrose equivalent of each individual maltodextrin in the mixture is from 2 to 40, and the subsequent derivatisation is carried out with a suitable reagent, process for the preparation thereof, and medicament for the treatment and prophylaxis of iron deficiency states.

Abstract: Water soluble iron carbohydrate complex obtainable from an aqueous solution of iron(III) salt and an aqueous solution of the oxidation product of one or more maltodextrins using an aqueous hypochlorite solution at a pH-value within the alkaline range, where, when one maltodextrin is applied, its dextrose equivalent lies between 5 and 20, and when a mixture of several maltodextrins is applied, the dextrose equivalent of the mixture lies between 5 and 20 and the dextrose equivalent of each individual maltodextrin contained in the mixture lies between 2 and 40, process for its production and medicament for the treatment and prophylaxis of iron deficiency conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides an iron-carbohydrate complex compound which is characterized by a content of iron(II). The invention also provides processes for the preparation of the iron-carbohydrate complex compound and the use thereof for treatment of iron deficiency anaemias.

Abstract: Water soluble iron carbohydrate complex obtainable from an aqueous solution of iron (III) salt and an aqueous solution of the oxidation product of one or more maltrodextrins using an aqueous hypochlorite solution at a pH-value within the alkaline range, where, when one maltodextrin is applied, its dextrose equivalent lies between 5 and 20, and when a mixture of several maltodextrins is applied, the dextrose equivalent of the mixture lies between 5 and 20 and the dextrose equivalent of each individual maltodextrin contained in the mixture lies between 2 and 40, process for its production and medicament for the treatment and prophylaxis of iron deficiency conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a novel composition, and to the use of the composition as a phosphate adsorbent, in particular for administration in humans or animals.

Abstract: The invention is related to a new process for the preparation of ferri-succinylcasein.

Abstract: A preparation is disclosed that comprises one or more iron(III) complex compounds which have a redox potential at pH 7 of from ?324 mV to ?750 mV relative to a normal hydrogen electrode (NHE), and one or more redox-active substances, wherein the carbohydrates are selected from the group consisting of dextrans and hydrogenated dextrans, dextrins, oxidised or hydrogenated dextrins, as well as pullulan, oligomers thereof and/or hydrogenated pullulans, and wherein the redox-active substance(s) is/are selected from the group consisting of ascorbic acid; vitamin E; cysteine; physiologically acceptable phenols/polyphenols selected from the group consisting of quercetin, rutin, flavones, flavonoids, hydroquinones; and glutathione, and in particular is ascorbic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic uses of iron(III) complex compounds with carbohydrates or derivatives thereof, in the preparation of a medicament for improving immune defence and/or brain performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for improving the standing and walking properties in a shoe (1), in particular a hiking shoe, on a ground surface (9) inclined downwardly in the direction of the tip of the shoe, comprising a balancing member (2) for balancing the inclination of the ground surface (9), fastening means (4, 5, 6a, 6b, 6b?, 24-29) for the releasable fastening of the balancing member (2) on the shoe (1) comprising at least a belt or strap (6a, 6b, 13, 26) to be guided over the heel area of the shoe, wherein the balancing member only lies against the sole (3) in the forefoot area of the shoe (1) in the fastened state, wherein the surface of the balancing member (2) pointing towards the ground surface runs substantially parallel relative to the sole (3) of the shoe (1).

Abstract: Water soluble iron carbohydrate complex obtainable from an aqueous solution of iron(III) salt and an aqueous solution of the oxidation product of one or more maltrodextrins using an aqueous hypochlorite solution at a pH-value within the alkaline range, where, when one maltodextrin is applied, its dextrose equivalent lies between 5 and 20, and when a mixture of several maltodextrins is applied, the dextrose equivalent of the mixture lies between 5 and 20 and the dextrose equivalent of each individual maltodextrin contained in the mixture lies between 2 and 40, process for its production and medicament for the treatment and prophylaxis of iron deficiency conditions.

Abstract: An adsorbent for phosphate from aqueous medium, particularly for inorganic phosphate or phosphate bound to foodstuffs from body fluids or foodstuffs, which contains beta-iron hydroxide stabilized by carbohydrates and/or by humic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for handling two liquids which are to be mixed together in a sterile manner directly before administration, to form an infusion solution to be administered parenterally, the apparatus comprising a first container in the form of a flexible bag made of plastics for receiving the one liquid and provided with a hanging member and a stopper closure, and a second container for the second liquid, which is likewise provided with a stopper closure, the two containers being held together and their interior spaces being capable of being put into communication with one another for the sterile mixing of the liquids contained in them. The second container is a rigid flask which can be closed in a vacuum-tight manner and has a volume corresponding to the volume of both liquids.