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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7427416 | Methods of treating conditions using metal-containing materials Methods of treating conditions using metal-containing materials are disclosed. Exemplary conditions include bacterial conditions, biofilm conditions, microbial conditions, inflammatory conditions, fungal conditions, viral conditions, autoimmune conditions, idiopathi... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7405186 | Lubricant compositions, condom products and methods of making same Warming personal lubricant compositions, condom products including such compositions and methods of making such condom products are disclosed. The present warming lubricant compositions include at least about 50% by weight of a polyalkylene glycol component, prefera... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7344732 | Medicated tampon A tampon adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent, the tampon including a tampon body that is manufactured at a first manufacturing facility; and a dosage form coupled to the body, wherein the dosage form includes a formulation including a therapeutic agent, and where... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341737 | Medicated tampon A tampon adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent, the tampon including a tampon body having a distal end; and a dosage form affixed to the distal end of the tampon body, wherein the dosage form includes a formulation including a therapeutic agent, and wherein the dos... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7294651 | Inhibition of exoprotein production using isoprenoid compositions Methods and compositions for inhibiting the production of exotoxins are disclosed. The compositions include an effective amount of an isoprenoid inhibitory compound to substantially inhibit the production of exotoxins by Gram positive bacteria. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285517 | Warming and nonirritating lubricant compositions and method of comparing irritation This invention relates to substantially anhydrous warming, non-toxic and nonirritating lubricating compositions containing polyhydric alcohols, a gelling agent and alternatively a pH adjusting agent for treating fungal and bacterial infections. The invention also re... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7255881 | Metal-containing materials Metal-containing materials, as well as their preparation and use are disclosed. The metal-containing material can be, for example, an antimicrobial material, an anti-biofilm material, an antibacterial material, an anti-inflammatory material, an anti-fungal material,... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7087249 | Treatment of mucosal membranes The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals preferably selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for reducing inflammation or infect... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7022335 | Suppository of retaining in lower region of rectum A suppository of retaining in a lower region of rectum, which contains a suppository base containing: (A) a fatty acid triglyceride, (B) one or more C14-18 fatty acid glycerides, and (C) a base ingredient for retaini... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7005408 | Warming and nonirritating lubricant compositions and method of comparing irritation This invention relates to substantially anhydrous warming, non-toxic and nonirritating lubricating compositions containing polyhydric alcohols and an insulating agent. The invention also relates to methods of using such compositions for lubrication, administration o... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6992073 | Use of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine in the manufacture of a medicament for treating cervical erosion The present invention has disclosed the use of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine in the manufacture of a medicament for treating cervical erosion. N-acetyl-D-glucosamine can resist the field planting of microorganism and control microorganism infection, and improve the symptom... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6911480 | Methods for the inhibition of exoprotein production from Gram positive bacteria Methods and compositions for inhibiting the production of exotoxins are disclosed. The compositions include an effective amount of an isoprenoid inhibitory compound to substantially inhibit the production of exotoxins by Gram positive bacteria. ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6825234 | Compositions and methods for amelioration of human female sexual dysfunction The invention provides compositions and methods suitable for ameliorating female sexual dysfunction, and in particular, female sexual arousal disorder. In one embodiment, the invention provides a semisolid composition suitable for topical application comprising: an ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6818672 | Treating endometriosis or infertility, or improving fertility The present invention concerns compositions and methods for using a β-adrenergic agonist for treating endometriosis, for treating infertility, and for improving fertility. The present invention further concerns formulating such a composition or method in such a way... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6770306 | Drugs for reducing vaginal acidity and treatment of vaginitis, and the use thereof The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for reducing vaginal acidity, treating abnormal enhancement of vaginal acidity, and high acidity vaginitis associated with abnormal enhancement of vaginal acidity, especially for the treatment of fungal v... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6737068 | Wipe formulation The present invention relates to a liquid formulation for a feminine wipe. The preferred formulation has an anti-irritant agent, a pH adjuster namely citric acid, and at least one preservative. ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6730329 | Zinc containing compositions for anti-viral use One aspect of the invention relates to anti-viral composition containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients such as at least one analgesic) at least one hydrocarbyl containing compound, and water. Anoth... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6676957 | Non-absorbent substrates for the inhibition of exoprotein production from gram positive bacteria Non-absorbent substrates for use in inhibiting the production of exoproteins from Gram positive bacteria, such as harmful proteins produced by Staphylococcus species, are provided. The substrates are particularly useful for inhibiting the production of TS... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6656936 | Carnitine analogues as topical, microbicidal spermicides Acylcarnitine analogues having alkyl side chains of 10 to 30 carbon atoms display excellent spermicidal and anti-HIV activity, a well as being potent inhibitors of the growth of Candida albicans.... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6652874 | Pharmaceutical preparations and methods for their regional administration Formulations have been developed for regional delivery of drugs, for example, into a cavity such as the pelvic region, peritoneal region, or directly on organs of interest. Regional delivery increases comfort and bioavailability of the drug, resulting in ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6537566 | Compositions and methods for the non-invasive treatment of uterine fibroid cells The proliferation of uterine fibroid leiomyoma cells is inhibited by certain Fibroid Cell Growth Inhibitor (FGI) agents. The pharmacological doses of these FGI agents in the milieu of uterine fibroid cells can be made high enough to not only inhibit proli... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6534548 | Isoprenoid compositions for the inhibition of exoprotein production from gram positive bacteria Compositions for inhibiting the production of exotoxins are disclosed. The compositions include an effective amount of an isoprenoid inhibitory compound to substantially inhibit the production of exotoxins by Gram positive bacteria.... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6486207 | Compositions and methods for amelioration of human female sexual dysfunction The invention provides a composition suitable for topical application comprising: an effective amount of a prostaglandin, a polymer thickener, a lipophilic component, and a buffer system. In another embodiment, the invention provides a composition suitabl... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6475526 | Zinc containing compositions for anti-viral use One aspect of the invention relates to anti-viral composition containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients such as at least one analgesic) at least one hydrocarbyl containing compound, and w... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6432935 | Pharmaceutical compositions, mainly vaginal suppository, containing many different active ingredients Compositions comprising an antibiotic, sulphonamide, at least one an antiquagul agent, e.g., clotrimazol (bis-phenyl-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-imidazolyl-methane), natamycin, or nystatin,and 5-nitro-metronidazol (5-nitro-inidazoles) e.g., (metronidazol or t... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6420425 | Method for the broad based treatment of infections especially infections of organs such as the skin and vagina A method for treating and preventing infections, bacterial, fungal, insecticidal, parasitic and actinomycotic in origin, especially infections of organs such as the vagina and skin. The methods involves administering to a patient in need thereof a composi... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6416778 | Pharmaceutical preparations and methods for their regional administration Formulations have been developed for regional delivery of drugs, for example, into a cavity such as the pelvic region, peritoneal region, or directly on organs of interest. Regional delivery increases comfort and bioavailability of the drug, resulting in ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6352716 | Steroidal liposomes Methods and compositions are described for the preparation of bioactive agents entrapped in lipid vesicles the bilayers of which comprise a salt form of an organic acid derivative of a sterol, such as the tris-salt form of a sterol hemisuccinate, and to b... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6287551 | Method for treating herpes virus A solution or gel composition containing activated chlorine dioxide and phosphates, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and sodium monofluorophosphate, is disclosed for treating herpes virus. The preferre... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6284261 | Disposable absorbent article containing an essential oil The invention relates to disposable absorbent articles containing an additive to control odors associated with bodily fluids. The invention is particularly useful in articles used to manage urine and menstrual fluids. The single additive provides both a p... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6281251 | Iodo-nonoxynol-9-derivatives and methods for their use Mono- and di-iodinated nonoxynol-9-derivatives and methods for their use are disclosed.... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6280716 | Method for treating itching of the vagina A method and solution or gel topical preparation containing chlorine dioxide and a phosphate compound, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and sodium monofluorophosphate, is disclosed for treating itching... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6277363 | Method and composition for treating chlamydia infection A solution or gel composition containing activated chlorine dioxide and a phosphate compound, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and sodium monofluorophosphate, is disclosed for treating a Chlamydia infe... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6274132 | Method for treating HIV with chlorine dioxide and a phosphate compound A method and solution or gel composition containing activated chlorine dioxide and phosphates, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and sodium monofluorophosphate, is disclosed for lubricating the vagina a... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6270789 | Base for suppository The present invention provides a base for suppository comprising oily or fatty base and polyethlene. The suppository prepared by the use of the base of the present invention has superior heat resistance which should not cause quality deterioration such as... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6221401 | Bilayer structure which encapsulates multiple containment units and uses thereof The present invention provides a bilayer structure for encapsulating multiple containment units. These containment units can attach or contain therapeutic or diagnostic agents that can be released through the bilayer structure. A suitable example of such ... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6207696 | Compositions and methods for the prophylaxis and treatment of dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, and pre-term labor, using histidine The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing or treating conditions or disorders of the female reproductive system by administering an effective dosage of histidine alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents. The inv... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6200557 | Method of treating HIV by a topical composition A solution or gel composition containing activated stabilized chlorine dioxide and phosphates, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and sodium monofluorophosphate, is disclosed for destroying HIV. The pref... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6159174 | Method of using lectins for therapy of diseases transmittable by sexual contact In order to prevent conception and/or the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) one or more lectins capable of binding sperm and/or the pathogenic microorganisms responsible for STD's are administered to the vagina prior to sexual intercourse. T... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6153217 | Nanocochleate formulations, process of preparation and method of delivery of pharmaceutical agents A process for producing a small-sized, lipid-based cochleate is described. Cochleates are derived from liposomes which are suspended in an aqueous two-phase polymer solution, enabling the differential partitioning of polar molecule based-structure by phas... | 11/28/2000 |
