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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7153526 | Treatment of gastrointestinal infections A method for combating bacterial infections affecting the gastrointestinal system of humans and animals is provided. The method is achieved by diagnosing a bacterial infection affecting the gastrointestinal system and periodically administering a dosage of concentra... | 12/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7118761 | Method for producing a silver-containing wound care device Wound care devices having a topically applied silver-based antimicrobial finish are provided. The finish comprises at least one silver ion-containing compound and at least one binder compound. The finish may be applied to a target substrate, such as a fiber, fabric,... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115586 | Non-inclusion cyclodextrin complexes The invention provides a number of methods for enhancing the aqueous solubility of an active ingredient which is insoluble or sparingly soluble in water. In one preferred embodiment, solubilization of the active ingredient is enhanced by combining it with β-cyclode... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7084132 | Artemisinins with improved stability and bioavailability for therapeutic drug development and application A stable form of artemisinin wherein an artelinic acid or artesunic acid is complexed with cyclodextrin analogs, preferably, β-cyclodextrin. The complexed cyclodextrin artemisinin formulation shields the peroxide portion of the artemisinin backbone from hydrolytic ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 6974594 | Method of preparing biological materials and preparations produced using same Methods for preparing products containing moisture-sensitive materials, including biological materials such as proteins, peptides or live cells, comprising at least the steps: (i) providing a coating liquid comprising at least one active, a sugar polymer and a water... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6951846 | Artemisinins with improved stability and bioavailability for therapeutic drug development and application A stable form of artemisinin wherein an artelinic acid or artesunic acid is complexed with cyclodextrin analogs, preferably, β-cyclodextrin. The complexed cyclodextrin artemisinin formulation shields the peroxide portion of the artemisinin backbone from hydrolytic ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6930119 | Liquid pharmaceutical composition This invention relates to new pharmaceutical compositions and methods for their preparation, and in particular it relates to taste-masked liquid compositions comprising a solution of a histamine H2-antagonist complexed with an alginate and also containing... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6828334 | Fenofibrate-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes and their pharmaceutical composition The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing fenofibrate in the form of an inclusion complex with cyclodextrin, having high dissolution profile and in vivo enhanced bioavailability as compared with plain micronized fenofibrate compositions... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6824792 | Bioadhesive composition This invention relates to a method of producing a bioadhesive composition comprising the steps of preparing a solution of a solvent and a polymer mixture wherein the polymer mixture comprises at least one natural or synthetic polycarboxylated polymer and at least on... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6814978 | Process for preparing a soft tablet The invention relates to a process for preparing a soft tablet capable of being chewed or disintegrated in the oral cavity. The tablet is prepared by forming a tablet having a friability of less than about 2% from a mixture comprising a pharmaceutically active ingre... | 11/09/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6761903 | Clear oil-containing pharmaceutical compositions containing a therapeutic agent The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for improved solubilization of triglycerides and improved delivery of therapeutic agents. Compositions of the present invention include a carrier, where the carrier is formed from a combination... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6747015 | Low molecular weight polymannuronate Disclosed is a polymannuronate composition including polymannuronate having molecular weight from about 4,000 to about 500,000 in a high purity. The composition can be used in producing nutritional compositions such as functional foods and health aids. Also, the com... | 06/08/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6667059 | Odor-masking coating for a pharmaceutical preparation A coating for masking or reducing the detectable presence of certain characteristic odor or odors, taste or tastes of pharmaceutical preparations, particularly Valerian extracts, is described. The coating comprises from one to three coating compartments, ... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6660300 | Method of use of a biphasic controlled release delivery system for high solubility pharmaceuticals and method A biphasic controlled release delivery system for pharmaceuticals which have high water solubility, such as the antidiabetic metformin HCl salt, is provided which provides a dosage form that has prolonged gastric residence so that a dosing regimen of at l... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6656508 | Sustained-release alginate gels The present invention relates to sustained-release formulations using alginate gel beads and methods thereof.... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6656974 | Foam materials An absorbent foam material which comprises a solid, cross-linked form of an anionic polymer (e.g. an alginate) and fibers or other cation contributing polymeric particulates which have donated appropriate cations for effecting cross-linking of the anionic... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6649191 | Orally administrable compositions comprising cation cross-linked polysaccharide and a polymer digestible in the lower gastrointestinal tract Orally administrable compositions comprising cation cross-linked polysaccharides are provided. The compositions have the ability to mask the taste and delay the release of an active material included therein. A novel method for the preparation of the comp... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6620432 | Phenytoin sodium pharmaceutical compositions A pharmaceutical composition is provided containing an admixture of phenytoin sodium and an erodible matrix which extends the release of the phenytoin sodium over about a two hour period. The erodible matrix comprises binder(s) and diluent(s) which contro... | 09/16/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6610673 | Solid dose forms containing bismuth A swallowable, solid dose form composition for treating upper gastrointestinal tract distress containing bismuth subsalicylate, carbonate or bicarbonate salt, disintegrating agent, anionic or nonionic surfactant, and microcrystalline cellulose is describe... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6602592 | Moisture-retentive cooling gel, moisture-retentive cooling gel laminate, and moisture-retentive cooling plaster The present invention provides a moisture-retentive cooling gel, a laminate thereof, and a moisture-retentive cooling plaster, which offer moisture-retaining and cooling effects for a controlled duration and have superior functionality, e.g., capability o... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6569463 | Solid carriers for improved delivery of hydrophobic active ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions The present invention provides solid pharmaceutical compositions for improved delivery of a wide variety of pharmaceutical active ingredients contained therein or separately administered. In one embodiment, the solid pharmaceutical composition includes a ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6495163 | Moisture barrier film coating composition, method and coated form A dry moisture barrier film coating composition for forming a moisture barrier film coating for pharmaceutical tablets and the like comprises polyvinyl alcohol, soya lecithin, and optionally a flow aid, a colorant, and/or a suspending agent. A liquid coat... | 12/17/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6475521 | Biphasic controlled release delivery system for high solubility pharmaceuticals and method A biphasic controlled release delivery system for pharmaceuticals which have high water solubility, such as the antidiabetic metformin HCl salt, is provided which provides a dosage form that has prolonged gastric residence so that a dosing regimen of at l... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6475510 | Process for manufacturing bite-dispersion tablets This invention relates to a method for the manufacture of Bite-dispersion tablets which disperse easily and quickly in the oral cavity, after a gentle bite, without the aid of water, and if necessary includes masking the bitter taste of medicaments. The p... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6458763 | Bone sialoprotein-based compositions for enhancing connective tissue repair The present invention is directed to bioactive compositions that induce the repair of damaged or diseased connective tissues upon contact of the damaged or diseased tissues with the composition in vivo. More particularly the present invention is directed ... | 10/01/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6432449 | Biodegradable sustained-release alginate gels The present invention relates to sustained-release formulations using biodegradable alginate delayed gels or particles and methods thereof.... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6419956 | Odor-masking coating for a pharmaceutical preparation A coating for masking or reducing the detectable presence of certain characteristic odor or odors, taste or tastes of pharmaceutical preparations, particularly Valerian extracts, is described. The coating comprises from one to three coating compartments, ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6395307 | Pourable alginate compositions An aqueous pourable liquid composition comprising a high concentration of sodium alginate and an alkali metal bicarbonate, wherein the sodium alginate has an average mannuronic acid residue to guluronic acid residue ratio of at least 0.6:1. In addition, a... | 05/28/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6375985 | System and method for producing drug-loaded microparticles Method and system of producing microparticles loaded with biologically active drugs, including proteins such as ICAM-1, for controlled release of the drugs in a nasal passageway. The method includes introducing a drug/polymer feed solution and an emulsifi... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6358525 | 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 hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC) and the second component is at least one other polymer sel... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6352720 | Pharmaceutical formulations comprised of compacted amoxicillin granulates The present invention discloses tablet formulations, produced by dry roller compaction comprising compacted granulates of a mixture of a medicament and an intra-granular disintegrant. The granulates are compacted together into a tablet with an extra-granu... | 03/05/2002 |
| 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 |
