Abstract: Oral administration forms are described for the controlled release of an antibiotic selected from the group consisting of rifampicin, rifabutin, rifapentine, rifalazil and mixtures thereof, for treating bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract, in particular travellers' diarrhoea, hepatic encephalopathy, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, and IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) in general. Moreover, said oral administration forms allow reduction of the amounts of antibiotic to be taken, with respect to the known administration forms and without reaching blood concentrations such as to select resistant strains of tuberculosis mycobacteria.

Abstract: The invention relates to a partly neutralized anionic (meth)acrylate copolymer consisting of radically polymerized units containing 25-95% by weight (meth)acrylic acid C1 to C4 alkylesters and 5-75% by weight (meth)acrylate monomer with an anionic group, wherein 0.1 to 25% contained anionic groups are neutralized by a base. Said invention is characterized in that said base is embodied in the form of an cationic organic base whose molecular weight is greater than 150. A medical form containing said partly neutralized anionic (meth)acrylate copolymer and the use of said partly neutralized anionic (meth)acrylate copolymer for producing a medical form rapidly releasing an active substance having a determined pH value are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sustained-release pharmaceutical composition in a form of an orally deliverable tablet comprises a water-soluble salt of pramipexole, dispersed in a matrix comprising a hydrophilic polymer and a starch having a tensile strength of at least about 0.15 kN cm?2 at a solid fraction representative of the tablet.

Abstract: The present invention provides an immediate release pharmaceutical formulation which includes a tablet or capsule formulation comprising metformin and the sodium dependent glucose transporter (SGLT2) inhibitor dapagliflozin or its propylene glycol hydrate. The present invention also provides methods of preparing the formulations and methods of treating diseases or disorders associated with SGLT2 activity employing these formulations.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising a core and a film coating on the core that exhibits enhanced disintegration characteristics is disclosed. The film coating comprises a film forming polymer, an organic solvent, a super-disintegrant and, optionally, an acid labile material.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention features a process for making a tablet including a pharmaceutically active agent wherein the tablet has both an immediate release region and a modified release region. The method includes the steps of: (a) forming a tablet shape including a powder blend containing a pharmaceutically active agent and a thermally-sensitive material; and (b) applying energy in different amounts to different regions of the tablet shape to form the tablet in a manner such that: (i) a first region of the tablet shape is exposed to said energy for a sufficient period of time to melt the thermally-sensitive material within the first region to form said modified release region of said tablet; and (ii) a second region of said tablet shape is not so exposed to the energy such that said second region forms the immediate release region of said tablet.

Abstract: The present invention provides various pharmaceutical compositions comprising an S1P receptor modulator, e.g. an S1P receptor agonist. In one aspect, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition having a coating. In other aspects, rapid disintegrating compositions are provided. In a further aspect, a pharmaceutical composition which is free of sugar alcohols is provided. In another aspect, the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a coating comprising an S1P receptor modulator.

Abstract: Controlled release and taste masking compositions containing one or more active principles inglobated in a three-component matrix structure, i.e. a structure formed by successive amphiphilic, lipophilic or inert matrices and finally inglobated or dispersed in hydrophilic matrices. The use of a plurality of systems for the control of the dissolution of the active ingredient modulates the dissolution rate of the active ingredient in aqueous and/or biological fluids, thereby controlling the release kinetics in the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: A main object of the present invention is to provide a novel coated tablet which contains a drug having a guanidino group and does not suffer an obvious color change even when packed in a one-dose pack together with a drug having a (5-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl)methyl (DMDO) group. The present invention provides a coated tablet characterized in that an uncoated tablet containing a drug having a guanidino group has been coated with a polyvinyl alcohol for film coating which comprises polyvinyl alcohol, acrylic acid, and methyl methacrylate.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical matrix film tablet with controlled release of natural mixtures of conjugated estrogens which have been obtained from the urine of pregnant mares.

Abstract: With an object of providing an orally administered agent (in particular a film-shaped orally administered agent) with which the ease and safety of taking the agent are improved, to attain this object, in an orally administered agent 1b having one drug-containing layer 11 and two water-swellable gel-forming layers 12, the water-swellable gel-forming layers 12 are provided, either directly or via intermediate layers, on the both faces of the drug-containing layer 11.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of antihistamine-decongestant combination. Specifically the invention relates to bilayered tablet formulation comprising antihistaminic decongestant combination. More specifically present invention relates to the novel polymorph of fexofenadine or pharmaceutically accepted salts thereof, with at least one decongestant in the form of bilayered tablet. The preferred polymorphs are polymorph A and polymorph X of fexofenadine hydrochloride.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition, comprising a thiazolidinedione, such as Compound (I), metformin hydrochloride and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the thiazolidinedione and metformin hydrochloride are each dispersed within its own pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in the pharmaceutical composition and the use of such a composition in medicine.

Abstract: Any pharmaceutical preparation for oral administration with controlled release of active ingredient in the small bowel, on the basis of active ingredient carriers provided with at least one active ingredient which are provided with an inner layer to control the release of active ingredient and with a gastro-resistant coating layer disposed thereon, which is characterized in that the inner layer is formed from at least two diffusion layers whose permeability for the diffusing active ingredient decreases from the inside to the outside, and a method for the production thereof, are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to antioxidants and combinations of antioxidants used to prevent oxidation of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products in the form of powders, granulates, tablets, emulsions, gels and the like comprising one or more fatty acids and/or fatty acid derivatives and, optionally, at least one carbohydrate carrier alone or together with vitamins, minerals and/or pharmaceuticals. In particular, the invention concerns the use of antioxidants to reduce oxidation of powders, tablets, gels and emulsions comprising high concentrations and high doses of omega-3 fatty acids or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A method for producing a sustained-release tablet having improved stability and content uniformity is provided. The method involves first preparing a core tablet by granulating, drying, milling, blending, and compressing a mixture of active and inactive ingredients. Four coating layers are applied to the core tablet: an inner layer, an enteric coating layer, an active layer, and an outer layer. The active ingredient may be a tetracycline, such as doxycycline. A sustained-release tablet prepared according to the method is also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to drug dosage forms that release an agent that raises the pH of a patient's gastrointestinal tract, followed by a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The dosage form is designed so that the NSAID is not released until the intragastric pH has been raised to a safe level. The invention also encompasses methods of treating patients by administering this coordinated release, gastroprotective, antiarthritic/analgesic combination unit dosage form to achieve pain and symptom relief with a reduced risk of developing gastrointestinal damage such as ulcers, erosions and hemorrhages.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stable pharmaceutical composition of Olanzapine or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt comprising coated tablet formulations of Olanzapine or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, wherein the coating consists essentially of pectin or copovidone, and a process of making the same.

Abstract: By coating the surface of a powder comprising a silicone resin and/or an organic powder with a specific hydrophilizing agent, such powder is hydrophilized. Such coated (treated) powder has extremely great dispersibility (ease of dispersion) and very good dispersion stability (long-term dispersion stability with lapse of time) in aqueous dispersion media, particularly under acidic and alkaline conditions, specifically at pH 3 through 13. Using the surface-treated powder, additionally, a dispersion with good dispersibility (ease of dispersion) and great dispersion stability, preferably for cosmetics can be provided. The use of the surface-treated powder, or the use of the dispersion can provide further a cosmetic excellent in dispersibility and dispersion stability and further in re-dispersibility and dispersion stability with lapse of time and smooth feeling as compared to the related art when selecting aqueous cosmetic as an agent form.

Abstract: The present invention provides an orally disintegrating tablet with improved photostability of a medicament unstable to light. The orally disintegrating tablet has an inner core and an outer layer that covers the surface of the inner core, wherein the inner core contains the medicament unstable to light and the outer layer contains a light-absorbing substance such as Red No. 2, Red No. 3, Yellow No. 4, Yellow No. 5, Blue No. 1, Red No. 3 aluminum lake, Yellow No. 4 aluminum lake, Yellow No. 5 aluminum lake, Blue No. 1 aluminum lake, Blue No. 2 aluminum lake, red ferric oxide, yellow ferric oxide, black iron oxide, carmine, or sodium copper chlorophyllin.

Abstract: The invention relates to the medical field, more precisely in the field of anti-cancer treatment and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease or Pick's disease or for ameliorating symptoms of Down syndrome, providing newly synthesised multi-vanilloyl derivative compounds and their use in the treatment of said disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, kits and methods of treating diabetes. More specifically, compositions of at least one proton pump inhibitor and at least one insulin secretagogue, kits and methods of their use to treat diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, kits and methods of treating diabetes. More specifically, compositions of at least one proton pump inhibitor, kits and methods of their use to treat diabetes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of the genus Ribes for use in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of viral infections. In particular, the composition can be used for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of the symptoms of influenza, common cold diseases or viral infections caused by retroviruses.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing selective imidazoline receptor agonists combined with angiotensin II receptor blockers, particularly, pharmaceutical compositions containing Moxonidine and Eprosartan mesylate, as well as the use of such compositions for the treatment of hypertension, especially in hypertensive patients suffering from type II diabetes or susceptible to developing type II diabetes.

Abstract: A solid composition in the form of a tablet that generates and releases a biocidal solution comprising at least chlorine dioxide with an enhanced weight percent yield is presented. The composition comprises reactants capable of in-situ generation of chlorine dioxide comprising a chlorite donor that is coated with a gel-forming material that slows the rate of dissolution of the high solubility chlorite donor, a free halogen donor, and an acid source, resulting in an unexpectedly high weight percent yield and providing a controlled release of biocidal solution. The compositions of the invention show improved environmental stability which can reduce the cost of packaging and significantly increase the utility of the composition. The controlled release allows the use in multi-tablet chemical dispensers which may otherwise induce potentially explosive conditions or allow rapid release of the biocidal solution thereby inducing a spike in chemical concentration rather than a controlled and sustained release.

Abstract: Provided are non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae vaccines useful for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma in a patient. In certain aspects, the vaccine is a monobacterial vaccine. Bacterial strains for use in the vaccines of the present application are also provided.

Abstract: An anhydrous powder composition wherein the ratio of platelet to non-platelet particulates is greater than about 5 to 1 respectively, which is preferably talc-free, oil-free, paraben-free, and fragrance-free; and a method for preparing the powder composition of the invention.

Abstract: In the first variant, the pharmaceutical composition comprises antibiotic and prebiotic in the form of oligosaccharide of a group comprising fructooligosaccharides, galactooligosaccharides, maltooligosaccharides and isomaltooligosaccharides the polymerisation degree of which ranges from 2 to 10, the particle size is equal to less than 0.3 mm and the purity is of at least 95%, wherein the antibiotic particle size ranges from 20 to 200 mkm and the antibiotic and oligosaccharide are contained with a mass ratio ranging from 1:1 to 1:100 respectively. In the second variant, the pharmaceutical composition comprises antibiotic which is in the form of a powder with the particle size ranging from 20 t0 200 mkm and is selected form a group consisting of beta-lactams, including the combination thereof with bacterial betalactamase inhibitors, azalides, fluoroquinalones, amphenicols, glycopeptides, ansamycins, nitrofurans, phosphonic acid derivatives, cycloserine and trimetoprim.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pharmaceutical dosage form for the phase-controlled and chronotherapeutic delivery of at least one and, preferably, several pharmaceutically active ingredients. The dosage form has a carrier platform which,—preferably, is a polymer having known biodegradable characteristics. The platform may include a pharmaceutically active ingredient'which is released over a predetermined period of time as the platform polymer degrades. At least one pharmaceutically active ingredient in the form of a disc is embedded in the platform and, once the polymer of the platform has degraded, the disc is released and releases its ingredient in the same location as that of the platform or it travels to another region of the body where it releases its ingredient.

Abstract: A solid composition in the form of a tablet that generates and releases a biocidal solution comprising at least chlorine dioxide with an enhanced weight percent yield is presented. The composition comprises reactants capable of in-situ generation of chlorine dioxide comprising a chlorite donor that is coated with a gel-forming material that slows the rate of dissolution of the high solubility chlorite donor, a free halogen donor, and an acid source, resulting in an unexpectedly high weight percent yield and providing a controlled release of biocidal solution. The compositions of the invention show improved environmental stability which can reduce the cost of packaging and significantly increase the utility of the composition. The controlled release allows the use in multi-tablet chemical dispensers which may otherwise induce potentially explosive conditions or allow rapid release of the biocidal solution thereby inducing a spike in chemical concentration rather than a controlled and sustained release.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations comprising inert cores that are coated with a layer comprising an amorphous dexlansoprazole sodium salt formed in-situ, further sequentially coated with an intermediate layer and an enteric coating layer. Coated cores may be further formulated to produce tablets or capsules.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dosage form for oral administration comprising a carrier tablet, wherein the carrier tablet is at least partially (preferably partially) covered by a film comprising 1-isopropyl-4-{[4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yloxy)phenyl]carbonyl}hexahydro-1H-1,4-diazepine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, such as the mono-maleate salt thereof. In particular embodiments, the film, which at least partially covers the carrier tablet, comprises a stabiliser (e.g. citric acid), and/or a film former (e.g. hydroxypropylcellulose). The film is preferably present in a recess on the carrier tablet. The invention also relates to a method of producing said dosage form.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a coating composition for application to a solid veterinary pharmaceutical composition for oral administration for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiac insufficiency in animals, by a method of film coating comprising a powder appetizing material, a binder and a solvent. The invention further relates to a coating method by film coating of solid veterinary pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiac insufficiency in animals and appetizing medicaments for animals comprising a solid veterinary pharmaceutical composition for oral administration for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiac insufficiency in animals made from pimobendan and an appetizing coating arranged around said composition comprising an appetizing material and a binder.

Abstract: A sustained-release tramadol formulation oral administration is provided which, upon initial administration of one dose, provides an analgesic effect within 2 hours, which analgesic effect continues for at least 24 hours after administration.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are quinine formulations and methods of using quinine formulations. Specifically disclosed herein are solid oral dosage forms which can be administered as a capsule or tablet, or alternatively as a sprinkle form with the patient experiencing little or no bitter taste. The dosage forms provide immediate release in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: Methods for producing stabilized solid dosage form pharmaceutical compositions are provided. In particular, methods for preparing protected granules containing morphinans, and solid dosage form pharmaceutical compositions produced using the morphinan-protected granules are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition of a humidity-sensitive core comprising an active ingredient or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a coating over the core, the coating containing a cationic polymer; and an additional coating over the cationic polymer-containing coating, with the additional coating including an acidifying agent. Also, methods for preparing such compositions wherein a cationic polymer containing coating is applied over a humidity-sensitive core that contains the active ingredient or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and then an additional coating is applied over the cationic polymer containing coating.

Abstract: Oral pharmaceutical dosage form containing at least two medicaments, in which form the medicaments on the one hand are brought together in a leakproof and in-vivo water soluble wrapping and on the other hand are separated so that the active principle of the combined medicaments cannot come into contact with one another, at least one of the medicaments being selected from the following therapeutic classes: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), proton pump inhibitor (PPI), beta-blocker, statin, conversion enzyme inhibitor (CEI), biguanide, myorelaxant, calcium inhibitor, corticoid, antidepressant, benzodiazepine, non-atropine-like intestinal transit retarder, intestinal antibacterial, and the following therapeutic molecules: spironolactone, propranolol, clarithromycin, amoxycillin, low-dose acetylsalicylic acid, potassium, clopidogrel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel dosage form, to a process for preparing the dosage form and to the use of the dosage form in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating a solid dosage form to improve the printability and abrasion resistance of a print to be produced on a surface of the solid dosage form, which includes treating the surface of the solid dosage form with a polyethylene glycol-containing aqueous solution before printing; a production method of a solid dosage form with a printed surface, which includes printing on the surface after the aforementioned treatment; and a solid dosage form having a print improved in abrasion resistance on its surface, which can be obtained by the aforementioned production method.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method for treating a disease or disorder in a patient at risk of developing an NSAID-associated ulcer by administering to the patient in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition in unit dosage form comprising aspirin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an acid inhibitor to the at risk patient and thereby decreasing the patient's risk of developing an ulcer.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method for treating a disease or disorder in a patient at risk of developing an NSAID-associated ulcer by administering to said patient in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition in unit dose form comprising naproxen, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and esomeprazole, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to said at risk patient and thereby decreasing the patient's risk of developing an ulcer.

Abstract: A tablet system for prolonged floating in or on gastric fluid for releasing therein pharmaceutically active substances in an alternate succession of substance release and no-release periods is made up of a multilayered core placed in a cup-shaped envelope. The core is made up of release layers and no-release layers devoid of pharmaceutically active substance, superposed in alternate succession. The cup-shaped envelope covers bottom and side surfaces of the core while leaving exposed an upper surface of the core. The cup-shaped envelope provides for buoyancy by being formed of a compression-sintered mixture comprising hydrophobic material and inert powdered filler. The hydrophobic material is composed of fatty and/or waxy material capable of being sintered by compression and whose bulk density is lower than gastric fluid density. The powdered filler has a loose powder density that is lower than gastric fluid density.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical tablets comprising a first layer formulated for immediate release of telmisartan from a dissolving matrix and a second layer formulated for immediate release of hydrochlorothiazide from a dissolving matrix, methods for producing tablets and methods of use for treating hypertension.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a part containing amlodipine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and another separate part containing losartan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which exhibits improved preventive and therapeutic effects against cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drug delivery system, in which a drug containing core, either alone or coated with a rate controlling membrane system, is enveloped on its circumference by an optionally bioadhesive coating, thereby yielding a monolithic system that allows for drug release in a regulated manner.

Abstract: Coated tablets of (6-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)-5-[(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)carbonyloxy]-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazine) are provided. The tablets minimize the perceived bitterness of the medicament. A method for analyzing instantaneous dissolution of sub-microgram quantities of core material is also disclosed.

Abstract: A combination product containing at least two active compounds, O-desmethylvenlafaxine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and bazedoxifene or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is described. Also described are methods of making and using this combination product to treat a variety of conditions associated with low circulating estrogen levels or low estrogen receptor activity.

Abstract: An oral pharmaceutical dosage form comprises pharmacologically effective amounts of an acid-susceptible proton pump inhibitor and an H2 receptor antagonist in combination with at least on pharmacologically acceptable excipient which causes a delayed release and/or an extended release of the proton pump inhibitor. The H2 receptor antagonist is included in the dosage form in such a way that it is rapidly released after administration. This dosage form is suitable for the treatment of conditions associated with an excessive secretion of gastric acid and provides a suitable combination of a rapid onset and a long-lasting duration of the effect. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a dosage form and to a method for the treatment of conditions associated with the secretion of gastric acid.