Abstract: A directly compressed cholestyramine tablet with a solvent-free coating is disclosed. The inner core of the tablet is made up of cholestyramine agglomerates consisting of numerous small, irregularly-shaped, jagged-edged fragments having relatively few smooth or flat surfaces with a moisture content ranging from about 8 to 14 percent by weight. A process is also disclosed for preparing cholestyramine agglomerates of the invention. The solvent-free coating comprises from about 60 percent to about 95 percent by weight of stearic acid and from about 5 percent to about 40 percent of polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: A lyophilized pharmaceutical solid composition containing cyclophosphamide for reconstitution with water to provide a solution for oral or parenteral administration. This lyophilized cyclophosphamide solid composition demonstrates improved stability, solubility characteristics and enhanced appearance compared with currently available dry powder pre-mix compositions of cyclophosphamide. The lyophilized solid composition contains about 20 parts by weight of cyclophosphamide, about 11/4-2 parts by weight of water and from about 10-85 parts by weight of excipient which is comprised mainly of mannitol. Processes for making the composition are disclosed.

Abstract: A directly compressed cholestyramine tablet with a solvent-free coating is disclosed. The inner core of the tablet is made up of cholestyramine agglomerates consisting of numerous small, irregularly-shaped, jagged-edged fragments having relatively few smooth or flat surfaces with a moisture content ranging from about 8 to 14 percent by weight. A process is also disclosed for preparing cholestyramine agglomerates of the invention. The solvent-free coating comprises from about 60 percent to about 95 percent by weight of stearic acid and from about 5 percent to about 40 percent of polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel oral pharmaceutical composition of micronized megestrol acetate at a concentration of 15 to 150 mg/mL comprising polysorbate at a concentration of 0.005% to 0.015% weight/volume and polyethylene glycol at a concentration of 5-30% weight/volume which composition forms a stable flocculated suspension in water. The invention further comprises the micronized megestrol acetate formulation described above with added preservatives, buffers, sweeteners and flavoring agents.

Abstract: A lyophilized pharmaceutical solid composition containing cyclophosphamide for reconstitution with water to provide a solution for oral or parenteral administration. This lyophilized cyclophosphamide solid composition demonstrates improved stability, solubility characteristics and enhanced appearance compared with currently available dry powder pre-mix compositions of cyclophosphamide. The lyophilized solid composition contains about 20 parts by weight of cyclophosphamide, about 11/4-2 parts by weight of water and from about 10-85 parts by weight of excipient which is comprised mainly of mannitol. Processes for making the composition are disclosed.

Abstract: A directly compressed cholestyramine tablet with a solvent-free coating is disclosed. The inner core of the tablet is made up of cholestyramine agglomerates consisting of numerous small, irregularly-shaped, jagged-edged fragments having relatively few smooth or flat surfaces with a moisture content ranging from about 8 to 14 percent by weight. A process is also disclosed for preparing cholestyramine agglomerates of the invention. The solvent-free coating comprises from about 60 percent to about 95 percent by weight of stearic acid and from about 5 percent to about 40 percent of polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: A lyophilized pharmaceutical solid composition containing cyclophosphamide for reconstitution with water to provide a solution for oral or parenteral administration. This lyophilized cyclophosphamide solid composition demonstrates improved stability, solubility characteristics and enhanced appearance compared with currently available dry powder pre-mix compositions of cyclophosphamide. The lyophilized solid composition contains about 20 parts by weight of cyclophosphamide, about 11/4-2 parts by weight of water and from about 10-85 parts by weight of excipient which is comprised mainly of mannitol. Processes for making the composition are disclosed.

Abstract: Loss of potency of estradiol cream compositions found to be due to unexpected oxidation of estradiol. Improved cream composition comprises 1% or less 17.beta.-estradiol in the presence of stabilizing members selected from phenolic-type antioxidants, metal chelating agents, and suspending agents.

Abstract: .Iadd.Palatable liquid pharmaceutical compositions containing theophylline and guaiacol or other water soluble form thereof such as glyceryl guaiacolate. The latter have a solubilizing effect on theophylline making possible concentrations of theophylline in solution in excess of the saturated solution value in the absence of said solubilizing agents. .Iaddend.