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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7348360 | Method and composition for delivering zinc to the nasal membrane A viscous gel for delivering minor effective amounts of active substances through the nasal membrane into the body. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7229642 | Amino acid modulated extended release dosage form Disclosed herein is a oral extended release dosage form comprising a plurality of granules of an effective amount of a pharmaceutically active compound, at least one amino acid, and an intragranular polymer in which the granule is dispersed within a hydrophilic extr... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7135197 | Stable pharmaceutical composition useful for treating gastrointestinal disorders The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one pharmaceutically acceptable bismuth-containing compound, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable non-clay-derived suspending agent, and water. The suspension exhibits reduced upward... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7067498 | Polymer controlled induced viscosity fiber system and uses thereof The present invention relates generally to a method of blunting the postprandial glycemic response in a human by feeding an induced viscosity fiber system. The invention also relates to an induced viscosity fiber system and the liquid products that incorporate the i... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6936275 | Amino acid modulated extended release dosage form Disclosed herein is a oral extended release dosage form comprising a plurality of granules of an effective amount of a pharmaceutically active compound, at least one amino acid, and an intragranular polymer in which the granule is dispersed within a hydrophilic extr... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6896894 | Proteins stabilized with polysaccharide gums Described are heat stable aqueous solutions or gels comprising a biologically effective amount of a protein and an effective stabilizing amount of a polysaccharide gum as well as heat stable solutions or gels suitable for use in an implantable drug delivery device a... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6838431 | Nutritional intervention composition containing a source of proteinase inhibitor extending post meal satiety The invention relates to a nutritional intervention composition in powder form that is taken before a meal and that extends post meal satiety. The compositions of the invention are comprised of at least one protein, C12-18 fatty acids, preferably oleic ac... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6790453 | Encapsulation compositions and process for preparing the same Encapsulation compositions in which an encapsulate (A) is encapsulated in a matrix (B) may be prepared by: (i) mixing matrix (B) with a liquid plasticizer and encapsulate (A) in an extruder, to obtain a melted mixture of encapsulate (A) and matrix (B); and | 09/14/2004 |
| 6726930 | Sustained release heterodisperse hydrogel systems for insoluble drugs A sustained release pharmaceutical formulation includes a sustained release excipient including a gelling agent, an inert pharmaceutical diluent, an optional cationic cross-linking agent, and a medicament having moderate to poor solubility is disclosed. In certain e... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6706263 | Composition for alleviating symptoms of uremia in patients Microencapsulated and/or enteric coated compositions containing a mixture of sorbents with specific adsorption affinities for uremic toxins including ammonia, urea, creatinine, phenols, indoles, and middle molecular weight molecules and a bacterial source which meta... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6673835 | Method and composition for delivering zinc to the nasal membrane A viscous gel for delivering minor effective amounts of active substances through the nasal membrane into the body.... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6664301 | Method for using glycol additives to texturally modify natural gum hydrogels A method for strengthening a hydrogel of a naturally-occurring gelling agent, or a derivative thereof, including the step of adding at least one glycol to the gelling agent of the general formula: in which, n is from 2 to about 8; x is from 6 to about ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6610667 | Compositions for treatment of disorders of the oesophagus Pharmaceutical compositions having improved bioadhesive properties are produced by combining an alginate, xanthan gum and/or a carageenan gum and a glucomannan and/or a galactomannan. The composition can provide both a protecting and a healing effect on m... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6517868 | Amino acid modulated extended release dosage form Disclosed herein is a tableted oral extended release dosage form comprising a plurality of granules of an effective amount of a pharmaceutically active compound, at least one amino acid, and an intragranular polymer in which the granule is dispersed withi... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6500459 | Controlled onset and sustained release dosage forms and the preparation thereof A pharmaceutical composition for controlled onset and sustained release of an active ingredient, said composition comprising: (i) a core comprising: (a) an active ingredient; (b) a hydrophilic carrier; (c) a hydrodynamic diffusion enhancer; and optionally (d) conve... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6475512 | Process for improving glucose metabolism, satiety, and nutrient absorption in companion animals A process for feeding an animal a diet which alters the function and morphology of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), a large lymphoid organ in the animal and which improves glucose metabolism, satiety, and nutrient absorption. The process involves feeding... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6468962 | Nutritional intervention composition for enhancing and extending satiety The invention relates to a nutritional intervention composition that enhances and extends satiety in a calorically efficient manner. In particular, the invention contains protein, long chain fatty acids, calcium, soluble and insoluble fibers to stimulate ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6447811 | Pesticide against plant-pathogenic microorganisms A formulation comprising lactoperoxidase, thiocyanate and/or iodide and a hydrogen peroxide donor system, in particular glucose oxidase and glucose, is useful for controlling plant-pathogenic microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria. Preferably the formu... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6387850 | Pesticide composition and method Application-ready pesticide compositions having enhanced pesticidal efficacy and methods for formulating such compositions are described. Pesticide concentrates are diluted with water purified to have a total dissolved solids content of 1 to about 100 ppm... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6375981 | Modified starch as a replacement for gelatin in soft gel films and capsules Film-forming compositions are disclosed that can comprise, on a dry solids basis, 25 to 75 percent by weight of certain starch derivatives having a DE less than about 1, 25 to 75% plasticizer, and 0.1 to 15% hydrocolloid gum. The starch derviatives can be... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6350469 | Rapidly disintegrating methylcellulose tablets The present invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical composition and process for preparing swallowable methylcellulose tablets that disintegrate rapidly and meet USP standards in 0.1N hydrochloric acid as well as water.... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6331540 | Pharmaceutical compositions containing a fluoroquinolone antibiotic drug and xanthan gum Pharmaceutical compositions containing a fluoroquinolone antibiotic drug, xanthan gum and a water-soluble calcium salt in an amount sufficient to make the fluoroquinolone antibiotic drug and xanthan gum compatible are disclosed.... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6261603 | Skin cream Topical skin rejuvenation cream and lotion compositions for dry, damaged or aging skin comprising deionized water, mink oil, vitamin E, retinol acetate (vitamin A), ginseng, aloe vera, glycerin, lanolin (hydrous), gotu kola, soybean oil, fish liver oil, h... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6224905 | Biconvex rapidly disintegrating dosage forms A method for preparing solid rapidly disintegrating dosage forms shaped as biconvex tablets having symmetrical top and bottom surfaces and dosage forms obtainable thereby.... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6221403 | Topical composition A topical composition for impregnating a bandage comprises zinc oxide in a stable oil in water emulsion. The emulsion comprises one or more fats or oils, one or more emulsifying agents, at least one water soluble gum and water. No preservative is required... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6210710 | Sustained release polymer blend for pharmaceutical applications A pharmaceutical composition has a blend of at least first and second components and a medicament in a sufficient amount to be therapeutic where the first component is selected from hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC), ethylcellulose (EC), or derivatives of HPC,... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6207638 | Nutritional intervention composition for enhancing and extending satiety The invention relates to a nutritional intervention composition that enhances and extends satiety in a calorically efficient manner. In particular, the invention contains protein, long chain fatty acids, calcium, soluble and insoluble fibers to stimulate ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6203804 | External skin-care composition An external skin-care composition comprising (A) a low-strength agar having a jelly strength of 250 g/cm2 or lower as measured at an agar concentration of 1.5 wt. %; (B) a water-soluble polymer; (C) a cooling agent; and (D) water. The external ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6200554 | Conditioning shampoo compositions having improved silicone deposition Disclosed are conditioning shampoo compositions which provide improved hair or skin conditioning performance. These compositions comprise a detersive surfactant, select ethoxylated fatty alcohols having a fatty alcohol moiety containing from about 6 to ab... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6180131 | Process for improving glucose metabolism, satiety, and nutrient absorption in companion animals A process for feeding an animal a diet which alters the function and morphology of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), a large lymphoid organ in the animal and which improves glucose metabolism, satiety, and nutrient absorption. The process involves feeding... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6136343 | Sustained release heterodisperse hydrogel systems for insoluble drugs A sustained release pharmaceutical formulation includes a sustained release excipient including a gelling agent, an inert pharmaceutical diluent, an optional cationic cross-linking agent, and a medicament having moderate to poor solubility is disclosed. I... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6086904 | Essential oil solid compositions Solid composition including a gum material and an tea tree oil and optionally another essential oil wherein the solid composition releases vapor containing the essential oil when exposed to an effective flow of gas. A method of diffusing tea tree oil into... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5997907 | Enhancement of guar solution stability Methods for enhancing the stability of thickening agent solutions, especially guar solutions, by sterilizing the solution with UV light and/or adding a surfactant to the solution are disclosed. Thickening agent solutions and powders, including guar soluti... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5882689 | Control of soilborne fungi in cultivated crops This invention provides a method for controlling soilborne fungal disease in cultivated field plants such as a peanut crop. Field crop soil is treated with a free-flowing granular fungicide composition which can be applied by aerial means with minimal set... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5858380 | Stable gelled composition with a high electrolyte content A stable gelled composition is provided which can contain a large amount of electrolyte and which contains, as gelling agent, a polysaccharide alkyl ether formed from units containing at least two different monosaccharides, each unit containing at least o... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5846563 | Sustained release heterodisperse hydrogel systems for insoluble drugs A sustained release pharmaceutical formulation includes a sustained release excipient including a gelling agent, an inert pharmaceutical diluent, an optional cationic cross-linking agent, and a medicament having moderate to poor solubility is disclosed. I... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5811388 | Delivery of drugs to the lower GI tract Pharmaceutical compositions for orally delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a drug to the colon without significant release of the drug in the upper GI tract after oral administration of the composition are described. The composition is a unit... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5736161 | Pharmaceutical preparation for improving the bioavailability of drugs which are difficult to absorb and a procedure for obtaining it The preparation consists of millispheres, microspheres, nanospheres or array-type particles consisting of a nucleus of a gellable hydrocolloid onto which has been deposited a film of a cationic polysaccharide, and incorporating inside a pharmacologically ... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5736322 | Synthetic oral fluid standard A substitute oral fluid standard for testing, calibration, and standardization of devices and methods for collection, storage, and analysis of oral fluids. The oral fluid standard comprises a mucin and a protease inhibitor.... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5700478 | Water-soluble pressure-sensitive mucoadhesive and devices provided therewith for emplacement in a mucosa-lined body cavity Water-soluble pressure-sensitive adhesives include a water-soluble polymer that is made tacky at room temperature by addition of a water-soluble plasticizer that is miscible with the polymer. Suitable polymers are solid at room temperature; and have a hyd... | 12/23/1997 |
