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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6162792 | Use of spiramycin for treating gastrointestinal disorders caused by H. pylori Gastrointestinal disorders involving Helicobacter pylorid are treated by administering spiramycin or spiramycin/metronidazole combinations. In addition, administration of anti-ulcer agents may be carried out before, during or after such administration of ... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6106854 | Disinfectant composition for infectious water and surface contaminations An asepsis disinfectant composition in liquid form having germicidal and biofilm cleansing properties comprising an anti-infective, an antiseptic agent, and an anti-biofilm agent for killing pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms being in the range of 13... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6103777 | Thermoplastic composition suitable for optical applications having low haze values A thermoplastic molding composition having low haze values, suitable for optical applications is disclosed. The compositions contains a resinous component selected from the group consisting of (i) a homogeneous blend of polycarbonate resin and polycaprola... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6103274 | Pharmaceutical, orally applicable composition A pharmaceutical, orally applicable composition is disclosed, whereby the composition contains at least one antacid active substance as well as more than 45% by weight of a sugar and/or sugar alcohol and between 12% and 35% by weight of water. The composi... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6086921 | Metal/thiol biocides A composition described wherein bismuth is chelated by a complexing agent such as a pyrithione or certain other thiol compounds in the form a metal:complexing agent complex. Methods for using the composition as a bacteriocidal, bacteriostatic, antibiofilm... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6071542 | Antibacterial zeolite causing little discoloration and method of the production thereof The present invention provides antibacterial zeolite exhibiting a less discoloring action, obtained by treating the surface of zeolite supporting an antibacterial metal with 0.5 to 20% by weight, based on said zeolite, of a composition comprising (A) 100 ... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6051604 | Methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders The subject invention encompasses methods for prevention and treatment of a human or lower animal subject having a gastrointestinal disorder caused or mediated by one or more intestinal helminths comprising administering to the subject bismuth and one or ... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6017950 | Methods for controlling gram negative bacteria in mammals Methods for controlling growth of gram negative bacteria, such as Helicobacter pylori, which are agents associated with disorders of the gastrointestinal tract of a mammal are described. They include administering a therapeutically effective amount of a p... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5981499 | Lesion-directed antibiotics in dry dosage forms for the treatment of shallow ulcers of the oral mucosa The invention provides a medicament for topically treating aphthous ulcers in the oral mucosa, and methods of use. The medicament comprises a troche or powder comprising a dry dosage of one or more antibiotics and, preferably, one or more polyvalent metal... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5972987 | Method for removing nits from hair A method for removing lice eggs from the hair of an infested human or animal using a nit-visualizing composition. The composition involves the use of certain dyes which have an affinity to the surface of nits, to thereby enable a second individual to more... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5928671 | Method and composition for inhibiting bacteria A composition comprising a trivalent bismuth salt, particularly bismuth nitrate, and dimercaprol is described. Methods for using the composition as a bacteriocidal and bacteriostatic agent and as a disinfectant and preservative are also provided.... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5916356 | Preservatives for wood and other cellulosic materials This invention relates to preservative compositions which comprise a biocidal metal compound and an fungicidal compound containing a triazole group. Methods of treating wood with the composition are also described.... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5888479 | Method for deterring smoking A method for reducing the desire of a person to smoke tobacco includes orally administering to the person an aqueous solution containing a polyvalent cation derived from a metal selected from the group consisting of palladium, copper, zinc, aluminum, tin,... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5882686 | Methods for the prevention and treatment of urogenital disorders The subject invention encompasses methods for the prevention and treatment of a human or lower animal subject having a urogenital disorder caused or mediated by one or more parasitic protozoa comprising administering bismuth to the subject.... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5858413 | Antacid composition, substantially free of preservatives A pharmaceutical, oral composition of a liquid to semisolid consistency is disclosed, wherein the composition, substantially free of preservatives, contains at least one antacid active substance as well as more than 45% by weight, a sugar and/or sugar alc... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5843482 | Products and processes for the treatment of the alimentary canal Complexes of bismuth, e.g. bismuth salts, and polyacrylate, e.g. carbomer, are discloses which may be incorporated into pharmaceutical compositions for oral, oral delayed-release, and rectal administration. The complexes may be combined with an antibiotic... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5827543 | Methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of urogenital disorders The subject invention encompasses methods for prevention and treatment of a human or lower animal subject having a urogenital disorder caused or mediated by one or more parasitic protozoa comprising administering to the subject bismuth and one or more ant... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5770233 | Container filled with infusion liquids and infusion preparation An object of the present invention is to provide an infusion preparation set (a container filled with infusion liquids) useful for preparation of an infusion liquid containing sugars, amino acids, electrolytes, a fat emulsion and vitamins. The present inv... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5744168 | Methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders The subject invention encompasses methods for prevention and treatment of a human or lower animal subject having a gastrointestinal disorder caused or mediated by algae and/or cyanobacteria comprising administering to the subject bismuth and one or more a... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5728700 | Sulfonamide compounds of azolones anti-helicobacter agents The invention is concerned with the compounds having the formula ##STR1## the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein Y is CH or N; R1, R2 and R3 each indepe... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5702729 | Methods for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders caused or mediated by algae or cyanobacteria The subject invention encompasses methods for the prevention and treatment of a human or lower animal subject having a gastrointestinal disorder caused or mediated by algae and/or cyanobacteria comprising administering bismuth to the subject.... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5656652 | Compositions containing histamine-H2 -receptor antagonists at low dosage Compositions for oral administration for the treatment of gastric disorders comprising histamine H2 -receptor antagonist, and antacid, optimally buffered to promote local absorption of the H2 -receptor antagonist, wherein the quantit... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5629026 | Compositions containing histamine-H2-receptor antagonists at low dosage Compositions for oral administration for the treatment of gastric disorders comprising histamine H2 -receptor antagonist and antacid, optionally buffered to promote local absorption of the H2 -receptor antagonist, wherein the quantit... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5618564 | Composition for the treatment of helicobacter pylori infection The present invention is directed to a method for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection wherein a composition containing protease and an antibacterial agent as active ingredients, which can remove Helicobacter pylori from a stomach at high probab... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5607932 | Heterocyclic derivatives of azolones The invention is concerned with the compounds having the formula ##STR1## the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein Y is CH or N; R1, R2 and R3 each indepe... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5601848 | Methods for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders Method for the treatment of human and lower animals having an infectious gastrointestinal disorder, comprising the step of administering from about 50 to about 5000 milligrams of bismuth to said subject, per day, for from 3 to 56 days. Preferred processes... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5597550 | Apparatus and method for administering minerals An apparatus and process for administering minerals to the human body by mixing pre-selected particulated minerals with graphite and coal tar to form a bar (10a), vaporizing the bar (10a) to form a mineral rich vapor, and directing the vapor to a patient'... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5476669 | Method for treatment of gastro intestinal disorders A method is disclosed for preventing the recurrence of duodenal ulcer associated with Campylobacter pylori (Helicobacter pylori) infection in a patient suffering from duodenal ulcer disease associated with Campylobacter pylori infection by administering a... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5413789 | Antimicrobial composition of aluminosilicate coated silica gel The invention provides a novel antibacterial compound and a process for producing it. Futhermore, the invention provides a novel antibacterial polymer composite comprising a polymer and the antimicrobial compositon.... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5407688 | Compositions and methods for treating gastrointestinal disorders The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating or preventing gastrointestinal disorders. These compositions comprise a campylobacter-inhibiting antimicrobial agent such as nitrofurantoin and bismuth subsalicylate, and a h... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5403830 | Compositions and methods of treating gastrointestinal disorders The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating or preventing gastrointestinal disorders. These compositions comprise a bismuth-containing agent, preferably a campylobacter-inhibiting bismuth-containing agent such as bismu... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5399356 | Process for making solid dose forms containing bismuth A process for making a bismuth-containing solid dose form composition is described which includes an agglomeration step with binder in a high shear mixer.... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5298252 | Antimicrobial composition having resistance to heat and weathers A silica gel based heat-resistant and weatherproof antimicrobial composition having an aluminosilicate layer on the surfaces of pores in the silica gel as substituted by silver and an optional antimicrobial metal, said composition containing ion-exchangea... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5256684 | Methods and compositions for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders Methods, for the treatment of humans and lower animal subjects having a gastrointestinal disorder, comprising administering bismuth and administering an antimicrobial. From about 50 to about 5000 milligrams of bismuth are administered, per day, for from 3... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5244667 | Silica-gel based antimicrobial composition having an antimicrobial coat of aluminosilicate on the surface of silica gel The present invention provides a novel antimicrobial composition and a process for preparing the composition which composition is useful as antimicrobial and/or bactericidal material. The antimicrobial composition of the invention comprises silica gel and... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5198230 | Composition called DTS (deities) for the treatment of addictive disease This invention provides a recipe for making a detoxification medicine named DTS (Deities) for curing drug addiction. This DTS (Deities) medicine comprises no narcotic but mainly is made up by several kinds of effective ingredients of biological substances... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5196205 | Method for treatment of gastro intestinal disorders A method is disclosed for preventing recurrence of duodenal ulcer associated with Campylobacter pylori infection in a patient suffering from duodenal ulcer disease associated with Campylobacter pylori infection by administering a pharmaceutically acceptab... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5165975 | Contrast medium-containing tube A contrast medium-containing tube is provided which is a thermoplastic resin tube incorporated with a white bismuth compound composed mainly of bismuth oxide containing 70-85 wt % bismuth and having a particle diameter substantially smaller than 20 μm. T... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5128140 | Swallowable pharmaceutical compositions Oral pharmaceutical compositions in unit dosage form suitable for swallowing (especially capsules) comprising a safe and effective amount of a soluble bismuth-containing pharmaceutical agent (preferably a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt suitable for oral... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5085863 | Tube provided with a white bismuth salt containing bismuth compound mixture as X-ray opaque agent A tube comprises a wall formed from thermoplastic material. The wall is provided with an X-ray opaque agent comprised of a white bismuth compound mixture of bismuth oxide and a white bismuth salt such as bismuth nitrate and bismuth sulfate, the bismuth co... | 02/04/1992 |
