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Cellulose derivatives

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424 - Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

424400000 - PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM

424489000 - Particulate form (e.g., powders, granules, beads, microcapsules, and pellets)

424490000 - Coated (e.g., microcapsules)

424493000 - Containing polysaccharides (e.g., sugars)

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Class / Patent application numberDescriptionNumber of patent applications / Date published
424494000 Cellulose derivatives 85
20090123554Controlled release formulations having rapid onset and rapid decline of effective plasma drug concentrations - The invention is directed to oral modified/controlled release drug formulations which provide a rapid initial onset of effect and a prolonged duration of effect. Preferably, the peak concentration is lower than that provided by the reference standard for immediate release formulations of the drug, and the duration of effect falls rapidly at the end of the dosing interval.05-14-2009
20090196934SPHERICAL ELEMENTARY GRANULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The characteristic in being coated with film of spherical elementary granules is improved by adjusting a short/long diameter-ratio distribution coefficient to a specific value.08-06-2009
20120171296RAPIDLY DISINTEGRATING SOLID PREPARATION - Provided is a solid preparation which rapidly disintegrates in the presence of saliva or a small amount of water in the oral cavity, particularly, a rapidly disintegrating solid preparation useful as an orally-disintegrating solid preparation.07-05-2012
20130071481COATED PARTICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COATED PARTICLE - The present invention relates to a coating particle containing a nuclear particle covered with a coating layer, and in the coating particle, the coating layer is a layer containing hydroxyalkyl cellulose and a binder.03-21-2013
20120231083SUSTAINED RELEASE CANNABINOID MEDICAMENTS - The present invention provides a medicament which results in delivery of a therapeutic level of one or more cannabinoids during a clinically relevant therapeutic window. The therapeutic window is a longer window than provided by an immediate release medicament such as Marinol containing an equivalent amount of the cannabinoid. Oral administration of the present compositions provides therapeutic dosing while maintaining safe, side effect sparing, levels of a cannabinoid. The present invention also provides methods of treating cannabinoid-sensitive disorders.09-13-2012
20110280945NOVEL METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF GRANULATES OF ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS, AND GRANULATES AS OBTAINED - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a granulate of at least two active principles, including a step of applying said active principles to a solid particulate medium by dusting, said active principles not being plant extracts.11-17-2011
20080286373Ziprasidone formulations - A ziprasidone formulation containing at least (a) one ziprasidone compound and at least an excipient component (b) that includes at least one of 11-20-2008
20110129538PROCESS FOR PREPARING ORALLY ADMINISTERED DABIGATRAN FORMULATIONS - The invention relates to an improved process for preparing a new medicament formulation of the active substance dabigatran etexilate of formula I06-02-2011
20110129539ORAL PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION IN THE FORM OF AN AQUEOUS SUSPENSION OF MICROCAPSULES FOR MODIFIED RELEASE OF AMOXICILLIN - The invention concerns liquid pharmaceutical formulations, for oral delivery, with modified release of amoxicillin and consisting of suspensions of coated particles of amoxicillin (microcapsules). The microcapsules constituting the dispersed phase of the suspension are designed, according to the invention, to enable modified release of amoxicillin, in accordance with a profile which remains unaltered during the shelf life of the liquid suspension. Therefor, the invention consists in selecting a coating composition specific to the microcapsules consisting of at least four components enabling preservation of said microcapsules in water without altering their properties of modified release of amoxicillin, said liquid phase being furthermore saturated with amoxicillin.06-02-2011
20090022809STABLE TASTE MASKED FORMULATIONS OF CEPHALOSPORINS - A stable taste masked, pharmaceutical composition comprising a plurality of coated, non-disintegrating discrete dosage units, said units comprising of a core comprising one or more cephalosporins such as cefuroxime axetil and cefpodoxime proxetil and one or more coating layers. Cefuroxime axetil is in α-crystalline and amorphous forms, where at least 30% of the Cefuroxime axetil is in the α-crystalline form, wherein the particle size distribution of the α-crystalline form being such that 100% of the particles have a particle size below 250μ. The ratio of the crystalline fraction to the amorphous fraction ranges from 0.3:0.7 to 0.99:0.01. The particle size of cefpodoxime proxetil is such that 90% of the particles are below 15μ. The process of preparation of coated, non-disintegrating pellets comprising the steps of reducing the particle size of the one or more cephalosporins, blending with the other excipients, wet granulation, extrusion, spheronization, drying and screening to obtain pellets, said pellets being further coated with one or more layers of film coating to achieve taste masking.01-22-2009
20110293729NOVEL COMPOSITION BASED ON GAMMA-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID - The present invention relates to a granule of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid or of one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, characterized in that it comprises a solid core on which the gamma-hydroxybutyric acid or one of its salts is supported.12-01-2011
20110217383PH-DEPENDENT CONTROLLED RELEASE PHARMACEUTICAL OPIOID COMPOSITION WITH RESISTANCE AGAINST THE INFLUENCE OF ETHANOL - The invention relates to a pH-dependent controlled release pharmaceutical composition, comprising a core, and an opioid, wherein the core is coated at least by one coating layer, controlling the release of the pharmaceutical composition, wherein the coating layer comprises a polymer mixture of i) 40 95% by weight, based on dry weight of the polymer mixture, of at least one water insoluble essentially neutral vinyl polymer, and ii) 5 60% by weight, based on dry weight of the polymer mixture, of at least one anionic polymer or copolymer, which is insoluble in a buffered medium below pH 4.0 and soluble at least in the range from pH 7.0 to pH 8.0, characterized in that the coating layer further comprises 110 to 250 % by weight of a non-porous inert lubricant, 1 to 35 % by weight of a neutral cellulosic compound and 1 to 25 % by weight of an emulsifier, each calculated on dry weight of the polymer mixture.09-08-2011
20090162449STABLE ORAL BENZIMIDAZOLE COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to stable oral compositions of one or more benzimidazole compounds and processes for their preparation. Also provided are methods for treating various gastrointestinal disorders.06-25-2009
20080248124Process for producing pharmaceutical composition - The present invention relates to a process for producing a pharmaceutical composition which can stably contain an active ingredient unstable against water and can sustained-release such the active ingredient for a long period of time by remaining at an administrated portion as well as a pharmaceutical composition produced by the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to a process for producing a pharmaceutical composition, comprising steps of: mixing and heating a first phase, prepared by mixing a polyhydric alcohol and a salt, and a second phase containing a water-soluble polymer under a reduced pressure, before evaporating substantially all water in the first phase by mixing and heating a mixture of first and second phases under a reduced pressure or after evaporating substantially all water in the first phase by mixing and heating the first phase under a reduced pressure; and adding a third phase containing an active ingredient unstable against water and mixing them to obtain the pharmaceutical composition, as well as a pharmaceutical composition produced the same.10-09-2008
20100278925FORMULATIONS OF ORGANO-PLATINIC COMPOUNDS IN THE PRESENCE OF ASSOCIATIVE POLYMERS, PRODUCTS THUS OBTAINED AND USES THEREOF - The invention consists of formulations based on compounds of platinum encapsulated by associative and water-soluble polymers. These formulations are in aqueous form or in the form of granulates. The invention further pertains to pharmaceutical preparations which contain these formulations, and their implementation in the fabrication of an orally administered medication, in polychemotherapy treatments.11-04-2010
20100178353QUICK DISSOLVE COMPOSITIONS AND TABLETS BASED THEREON - The invention provides a composition useful for making oral dosage forms capable of dissolving in the mouth in less than 40 seconds without the need for a conventional super disintegrant and having a friability of less than 1%; wherein the composition includes liquiflash particles and an excipient mass. A preferred excipient mass according to the invention contains a directly compressible inorganic salt; a cellulose derivative or a combination of a directly compressible inorganic salt and a cellulose derivative. Preferably, the liquiflash particles and the excipient mass are combined in proportions such that the active ingredient remains substantially within the microspheres when the composition is compressed to obtain a dosage form having a hardness of 20 to 50 N. The compositions of the invention allow for the fabrication of oral dosages having improved hardness and friability.07-15-2010
20100260859CONTROLLED-RELEASE CLOZAPINE COMPOSITIONS - A composition for delivery of a drug is disclosed. The composition has a semipermeable coating, particles of clozapine having an effective average particle size of less than or about 2 μm and at least one surface stabilizer adsorbed on the surface of the clozapine particles, and a solubilizing agent.10-14-2010
20100255109STABILIZED ANTIOXIDANT PARTICLES, COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention provides stabilized antioxidant particles, each of which includes a core consisting of an antioxidant and a first coating layer formed on the surface of the core, wherein the first coating layer is formed by polymerizing at least one α-lipoic acid or its derivative, a composition including the same, and a method for preparing the same.10-07-2010
20120141592CONTROLLED-RELEASE GRANULAR COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING MESALAZINE AND PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention refers to controlled release granular compositions of mesalazine and their use in the treatment of inflammatory pathologies of the intestinal tract. The aforesaid granular compositions comprise: a) a central core comprising an inert substrate; b) an intermediate layer comprising mesalazine and one or more physiologically acceptable excipients; c) a gastro-resistant coating. The present invention then refers to a process for obtaining the aforesaid granular compositions.06-07-2012
20090280186PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SPHERICAL BASE GRANULE COMPRISING EASILY WATER-SOLUBLE DRUG - Provided is a process for producing spherical base granules comprising a easily water-soluble drug and suited for film coating by spraying a layering liquid over pharmaceutically inert spherical core particles, thereby coating the particles with a layer comprising the easily water-soluble drug, wherein (1) the spherical core particles have a microcrystalline cellulose content of 30 mass % or greater and a water absorbing capacity of 0.5 cm11-12-2009
20110117205ORAL PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION IN THE FORM OF AQUEOUS SUSPENSION FOR MODIFIED RELEASE OF ACTIVE PRINCIPLE(S) - The invention relates to liquid pharmaceutical formulations for oral administration with the modified release of active principle(s), excluding amoxicillin, said formulations consisting of suspensions of coated particles of active principles (microcapsules). According to the invention, the microcapsules constituting the disperse phase of the suspension are designed to allow the modified release of the active principle(s) according to a profile that does not change during the storage of the liquid suspension. To do this the inventors propose the selection of a specific coating composition for the microcapsules which consists of at least four components that allow these microcapsules to be stored in water without modifying their properties of modified release of the active principle, this liquid phase furthermore being saturated with active principle(s).05-19-2011
20110033546Pure sustained dichroa ferbrifuga alkone formulation - Now is provided a new sustained release drug preparation comprising such an inclusion complex of a medical compound with 02-10-2011
20110244050PULSED-RELEASE SILDENAFIL COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAID COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a pulsed-release sildenafil pharmaceutical composition comprising an immediate release fraction containing from 5 to 100 mg of sildenafil and a controlled release fraction containing from 25 to 150 mg of sildenafil, wherein the controlled release fraction is comprised of particles containing (a) a superdisintegrant agent (b) a coating comprising at least one pH-dependent solubility polymer and at least one pH-independent solubility polymer and (c) optionally, other pharmaceutical excipients. The composition of the present invention exhibits a faster dissolution profile in alkaline media than in acid media, which allows for obtaining enhanced pulsed-release formulations.10-06-2011
20110244049COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 4-(2-(5-BROMO-4-(1-CYCLOPROPYLNAPHTHALEN-4-YL)-4H-1,2,4-TRIAZOL-3-YLTHIO)- ACETAMIDO)-3-CHLOROBENZOIC ACID AND PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALTS THEREOF, AND METHODS FOR PREPARING AND USING SAME - The present invention relates to compositions comprising 4-(2-(5-bromo-4-(1-cyclopropylnaphthalen-4-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ylthio)acetamido)-3-chlorobenzoic acid or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and to the preparation and use of such compositions, in particular for the treatment of diseases.10-06-2011
20110097415Sustained release of pharmaceutical composition containing a safe botanic drug for the treating and preventing of diabetes - The present invention is providing a new sustained release drug preparation comprising such and inclusion complex of a medical compound with safe botanic drug (SBD), which sustains or retards the dissolution and release of the SBD at a controlled rate from the inclusion complex and hence from the drug preparation containing the SBD, so as to maintain the concentration of the SBD in blood at an effective level for prolonged time.04-28-2011
20100068291Oral Medicament Based on a Proton Pump Inhibitor - The invention relates to oral medicaments having a modified release of proton pump inhibitors (PPI's) that are, in particular, useful in preventing and treating gastrointestinal disorders. The aim of the invention is to provide a novel oral medicament based on PPI's ideally having all or some of the following characteristics: a) quickly providing relief to the patient by increasing the gastric pH after oral administration of the medicament; b) accelerating the recovery of patients while maintaining this increase in the gastric pH for as long as possible after oral administration of the medicament and, in particular, during the night; c) improving the observance of the treatment and the comfort of the patient by taking the medicament once daily. To this end, the microcapsules of the invention, preferably non-enteric, are constituted of PPI microparticles coated with ethyl cellulose, an ammonio methacrylate copolymer (Eudragit® RL 100), polyvinylpyrrolidone, castor oil and polyoxyethylenated hydrogenated castor oil (03-18-2010
20080226738Sustained-Released Pellet Formulation of Alpha1-Receptor Antagonist and Process For the Preparation Thereof - A sustained-release pellet formulation comprising: a pellet core comprising an α1-receptor antagonist, a pellet-forming substance and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a coating layer comprising an enteric coating substance and a water-insoluble polymer, which is coated on said pellet core maintains a therapeutically effective drug level in the blood for a sufficient time without an initial burst and sustains the release of the drug even in the small intestine due to the water-insoluble polymer in the coating layer09-18-2008
20110165257COATED DRUG SPHEROIDS AND USES THEREOF FOR ELIMINATING OR REDUCING CONDITIONS SUCH AS EMESIS AND DIARRHEA - The present invention provides an oral pharmaceutical formulation comprising coated spheroids of a kinase inhibitor such as neratinib, which formulation is designed to reduce or eliminate side effects associated with existing oral formulations of kinase inhibitors.07-07-2011
20080199527Enteric Coated Azithromycin Multiparticulates - A pharmaceutical composition is disclosed which comprises multiparticulates wherein said multiparticulates further comprise an azithromycin core and an enteric coating disposed upon said azithromycin core.08-21-2008
20100330189SUSTAINED RELEASE BEADS AND SUSPENSIONS INCLUDING THE SAME FOR SUSTAINED DELIVERY OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - Sustained-released beads providing active ingredients over an extended period of time to an individual orally ingesting the sustained release beads. The sustained-release beads can be part of a suspension wherein the sustained-release beads are suspended and evenly dispersed in the suspension. Binding agents are used to form the structural framework of the sustained released beads and retain the active ingredients without chemical or electrical bonding. The components of the dispersion medium are GRAS designated, making the suspension suitable for use as a food product.12-30-2010
20100159018Venlafaxine Formulations and Methods of Preparing the Same - A method of forming a multi-particulate dosage form using rotary granulation is described in which polyethylene oxide is employed as s binder in a rotary granulation process. A multi-particulate oral dosage form comprises a plurality of pellets, the pellets comprising a core having disposed thereon a core composition layer. The core composition layer comprises venlafaxine and a binder, wherein the binder comprises a polyethylene oxide. In other embodiments, the binder comprises a 1:2:1 bis (butyl methacrylate-co-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)methacrylate-co-methyl methacrylate.06-24-2010
20090196935Pharmaceutical Capsules Comprising Extended Release Dipyridamole Pellets - The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical capsules comprising extended release formulations of dipyridamole, processes for preparing such dipyridamole extended release formulations and their use in the treatment of stroke.08-06-2009
20100303919PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FLUVASTATIN - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising fluvastatin, HPMC and optionally other pharmaceutical excipients which are colour-stable upon prolonged periods of storage.12-02-2010
20090011033PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CELLULOSE SULFATE WITH IMPROVED CHARACTERISTICS - The invention refers to a method for the production of cellulose sulfate which is completely water-soluble and has an adjustable solution viscosity in aqueous solution, which qualifies the produced sodium cellulose sulfate (SCS) as auxiliary material with ideal biological compatibility for biological and medical applications, in particular it is suitable for the encapsulation and immobilization of biological objects, e.g. tissue, cells, microorganisms, enzymes or viruses in microcapsule.01-08-2009
20080260844Solid, Oral, Microparticulate Dosage Form Which Has Been Designed To Prevent Misuse - The invention relates to the field of solid, oral, microparticulate dosage forms having a composition that prevents the misuse of the active pharmaceutical ingredient contained therein. The aim of the invention is to prevent the improper use of solid oral medicaments for any use other than the therapeutic use(s) officially approved by the appropriate public health authorities. More specifically, the invention relates to a solid, oral drug form which is characterised in that at least one part of the active pharmaceutical ingredient is contained in the microparticles thereof and in that the inventive form comprises anti-crushing means which are intended to impede or completely prevent the crushing of the microparticles of the active pharmaceutical ingredient, such as to preclude the misuse thereof.10-23-2008
20120058194PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS COMPRISING SUBSTITUTED BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES - Stabilized substituted benzimidazole modified release pharmaceutical formulations with at least two drug-containing fractions, wherein the release from a first fraction precedes the release from a second fraction, pharmaceutical excipients, processes for preparing the stable formulations, packaging therefor, and their use in treatment of erosive esophagitis and heartburn associated with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease.03-08-2012
20120027864COATED DRUG DELIVERY FORMULATIONS - The invention relates generally to methods of making formulations for delivering biological agents to a patient. In one aspect, proliposomal drug-delivery systems for medicaments are provided. In another aspect, coated proliposomal formulations for poorly water soluble drugs, and methods for making the same, are provided. Certain embodiments of the present invention provide enhanced stability and bioavailability for pharmaceutical formulations.02-02-2012
20120207843FLOATING MICROGRANULES - A floating granule having a solid core, on which an active ingredient is supported, and a compound capable of generating a gas discharge which is constituted by an alkaline agent, characterised in that it does not comprise an acid agent that is capable of generating a gas discharge.08-16-2012
20110091563ORALLY-DISINTERGRATING SOLID PREPARATION - The present invention provides an orally-disintegrating solid preparation such as a tablet produced by tabletting fine granules showing controlled release of a pharmaceutically active ingredient and an additive, and the like, and the orally-disintegrating solid preparation containing fine granules coated with a coating layer containing a polymer affording a casting film having an elongation at break of about 100-about 700%. With the preparation, breakage of fine granules during tabletting can be suppressed in the production of an orally-disintegrating solid preparation containing fine granules showing controlled release of a pharmaceutically active ingredient.04-21-2011
20100310667CONTROLLED-RELEASE FLOATING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a plurality of controlled-release coated microparticles each comprising a floating core, on the surface of which is deposited a layer containing at least one active principle, said layer being covered with a controlled-release coating, characterized by the fact that said floating core is composed of cellulose acetate phthalate and has an apparent density of less than or equal to 0.6 g/mL and said coated microparticles have a density of less than or equal to 0.7 g/mL.12-09-2010
20100310668PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING N-[2-(DIETHYLAMINO)ETHYL]-5-[(5-FLUORO-1,2-DIHYDRO-2-OXO-3H-INDOL-3-YLIDE- NE)METHYL]-2,4-DIMETHYL-1H-PYRROLE-3-CARBOXAMIDE - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising N-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]-5-[(5-fluoro-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3H-indol-3-ylidene)methyl]-2,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as active pharmaceutical ingredient.12-09-2010
20120164233PULSATILE RELEASE PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION OF DEXLANSOPRAZOLE - The present invention relates to a pulsatile-release pharmaceutical formulation of dexlansoprazole composed of a single type of enteric coated pellets and the process for the preparation thereof.06-28-2012
20100272819PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE NANOPARTICLES - The present invention relates to novel nanoparticles based on cellulose and a process for producing them and their use.10-28-2010
20120315337MULTIPARTICULATE 5-HTP COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Enteric coated multiparticulate compositions that use 5-HTP as an active ingredient are disclosed. The multiparticulates have a spheroidal core comprising 5-HTP, microcrystalline cellulose, and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; a sub-coat comprising hydroxypropyl methylcellulose on the spheroidal core; and an enteric coat on the sub-coated spheroidal core. The average diameter of the particulates is about 0.1-3 mm. Other aspects of the invention include methods of making and methods of using the multiparticulate compositions.12-13-2012
20120082729QUICK DISSOLVE COMPOSITIONS AND TABLETS BASED THEREON - The invention provides a composition useful for making oral dosage forms capable of dissolving in the mouth in less than 40 seconds without the need for a conventional super disintegrant and having a friability of less than 1%; wherein the composition includes liquiflash particles and an excipient mass. A preferred excipient mass according to the invention contains a directly compressible inorganic salt; a cellulose derivative or a combination of a directly compressible inorganic salt and a cellulose derivative. Preferably, the liquiflash particles and the excipient mass are combined in proportions such that the active ingredient remains substantially within the microspheres when the composition is compressed to obtain a dosage form having a hardness of 20 to 50 N. The compositions of the invention allow for the fabrication of oral dosages having improved hardness and friability.04-05-2012
20120258177MICROCAPSULES COMPRISING BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THEM - The present invention provides microcapsules comprising benzoyl peroxide and topical compositions comprising them, optionally along with other active ingredients, particularly for the treatment of acne.10-11-2012
20090017125Drug carrier pellet production process - The invention provides a process for the production of drug carrier pellets comprising spray-dried pellets comprising spray-drying a solution of a physiologically tolerable cellulosic binder containing a physiologically tolerable inert particulate carrier having a particle size D (v.0.5) of less than 50 μm.01-15-2009
20110123634STABLE DIGESTIVE ENZYME COMPOSITIONS - Compositions of the present invention, comprising at least one digestive enzyme (e.g., pancrelipase) are useful for treating or preventing disorders associated with digestive enzyme deficiencies. The compositions of the present invention can comprise a plurality of coated particles, each of which is comprised of a core coated with an enteric coating comprising at least one enteric polymer and 4-10% of at least one alkalinizing agent, or have moisture contents of about 3% or less, water activities of about 0.6 or less, or exhibit a loss of activity of no more than about 15% after six months of accelerated stability testing.05-26-2011
20110123633STABLE DIGESTIVE ENZYME COMPOSITIONS - Compositions of the present invention, comprising at least one digestive enzyme (e.g., pancrelipase) are useful for treating or preventing disorders associated with digestive enzyme deficiencies. The compositions of the present invention can comprise a plurality of coated particles, each of which is comprised of a core coated with an enteric coating comprising at least one enteric polymer and 4-10% of at least one alkalinizing agent, or have moisture contents of about 3% or less, water activities of about 0.6 or less, or exhibit a loss of activity of no more than about 15% after six months of accelerated stability testing.05-26-2011
20120231084GALENIC FORM SUITABLE FOR ABSORBING, IN A SPECIFIC MANNER, THE UNDESIRABLE MOLECULES IN THE DIGESTIVE TRACT - The present invention relates to a galenic form comprising particles capable of specifically adsorbing the undesirable molecules present in the digestive tract, to the method for preparing same and to the use thereof in particular for producing a medicine intended for preventing or treating undesirable effects linked to an imbalance of the intestinal and/or colonic flora that can result for example from treatment with antibiotics.09-13-2012
20110003005Methods of Treating PDNV and PONV with Extended Release Ondansetron Compositions - Extended release ondansetron compositions of the present invention are useful for treating postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and/or postdischarge nausea and vomiting (PDNV).01-06-2011
20100233278RAPIDLY DISINTEGRATING SOLID PREPARATION - Provided is a solid preparation which rapidly disintegrates in the presence of saliva or a small amount of water in the oral cavity, particularly, a rapidly disintegrating solid preparation useful as an orally-disintegrating solid preparation.09-16-2010
20100215759PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDS - Condensed tricyclic pyrazole compounds having affinity for the CB1 and/or CB2 cannabinoidergic receptors, with activity both on the peripheral and central nervous system, of formula (I):08-26-2010
424495000 Ethyl cellulose 32
20120231085CONTROLLED RELEASE COMPOSITIONS OF GAMMA-HYDROXYBUTYRATE - The present invention is directed to oral pulse-release pharmaceutical dosage form containing an immediate release component of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, and one or more delayed/controlled release components of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid.09-13-2012
20130052269FORMULATIONS FOR ORAL DELIVERY OF ADSORBENTS IN THE GUT - The invention relates to a formulation for the delayed and controlled delivery of an adsorbent into the lower intestine of mammals. The formulation includes a carrageenan and an adsorbent, such as activated charcoal. The invention further relates to uses of this formulation, in particular to pharmaceutical uses. In one embodiment, the formulation is used to eliminate or reduce the side effects in the intestine, in particular in the colon, of pharmaceutical agents that are administered as a treatment for a disorder, but that have side effects when they reach the late ileum, the caecum or the colon.02-28-2013
20090304802NASAL DELIVERY - A sustained release nasal formulation for delivery to a nasal cavity of a subject, wherein the formulation provides for sustained release of a substance, in particular nitric oxide (NO), to nasal mucosa within the nasal cavity so as to provide one or both of a therapeutic effect and promote normal nasal function, and a nasal delivery device and method relating thereto.12-10-2009
20130059010ALCOHOL-RESISTANT ORAL PHARMACEUTICAL FORM - A sustained release oral pharmaceutical form suitable for single daily dose administration has a neutral microgranule coated with a mounting layer of active ingredient and pharmaceutically acceptable binder; and a coating layer of a hydrophobic coating polymer of a non-water soluble cellulose derivative, and at least 20% of inert load in relation to dry weight of hydrophobic coating polymer. The pharmaceutical form has improved resistance to rapid release of active ingredient, particularly in the presence of alcohol.03-07-2013
20130115298EXTENDED RELEASE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AS ACTIVE COMPOUND VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE - The present invention relates to an extended release composition comprising as active compound Venlafaxine Hydrochloride, in which Venlafaxine Hydrochloride is coated on a non pareil inert core, which coated core is then coated with polymeric layer which enables the controlled release of the Venlafaxine Hydrochloride.05-09-2013
20090011034Sustained release micropellets and process for producing the same - Sustained release micropellets showing a stable controlled-release of a drug without being affected by the changes in pH value etc., characterized by being produced by coating core particles with a layer containing a water-soluble drug and further forming a film layer containing a water-insoluble polymer compound and a plasticizer on the thus obtained particles, locating a water-soluble filler layer between the water soluble drug-containing layer and the film layer, and having an average particle size of 300 μm or less; medicinal compositions containing these micropellets; and a process for producing the same.01-08-2009
20130122101ABUSE RESISTANT DRUG FORMULATION - A pharmaceutical composition may include a coated particulate which may include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient, particularly one susceptible to abuse by an individual. The coated particles may include a fat/wax and have improved controlled release and/or crush resistance. Method of making these coated particulate and dosage forms therewith are also described.05-16-2013
20110300224TASTE MASKED DOSAGE FORM OF PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALT OF ESCITALOPRAM - A taste masked dosage form of pharmaceutical acceptable salt of escitalopram comprising (a) resin complex of pharmaceutical acceptable salt of escitalopram and cationic exchange resin or adsorbing or coating non-pareil seeds or inert particles with a mixture of pharmaceutically acceptable salt of escitalopram, cationic polymer and optionally other polymer(s) or loading non-pareil seeds or inert particles with pharmaceutically salt of escitalopram followed by polymer coating with cationic polymer and optionally other polymer(s); and (b) at least one pharmaceutical excipient.12-08-2011
20090148532Preparation of controlled release skeletal muscle relaxant dosage forms - The present invention is directed to a method of preparing an extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising cyclobenzaprine, comprising coating inert particles with a cyclobenzaprine-containing the drug layering composition and a seal coating composition to form IR beads, then coating the IR beads with an extended release coating to form ER beads.06-11-2009
20110200681Abuse Resistant Drug Formulation - A pharmaceutical composition may include a granulate which may include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse by an individual mixed with at least two materials, a first material that is substantially water insoluble and at least partially alcohol soluble and a second material that is substantially alcohol insoluble and at least partially water soluble, wherein the active pharmaceutical ingredient and the two materials are granulated in the presence of water and alcohol. The composition may also include a coating on the granulate exhibiting crush resistance which may have a material that is deposited on the granulate using an alcohol based solvent. The composition further comprises a second particle comprising a fat/wax. The present invention also includes a coated granulate, various dosage forms of the composition, as well as methods of production and tableting.08-18-2011
20100278926Controlled Release Oral Dosage Form - A once a day bupropion salt formulation is disclosed.11-04-2010
20120093938ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLETS COMPRISING DIPHENHYDRAMINE - The compositions of the present invention comprise a therapeutically effective amount of particles consisting of diphenhydramine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, optionally in combination with another drug such as pseudoephedrine, or phenylephrine and hydrocodone, in combination with rapidly-dispersing microgranules comprising a disintegrant and a sugar alcohol and/or a saccharide. These compositions are useful in treating the symptoms of one or more diseases or conditions in which diphenhydramine (alone or in combination with one or two other drugs) is a therapeutically effective, e.g. allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infections, motion sickness, Parkinson's disease, insomnia, the common cold, and nighttime pain management, particularly for subjects or patients with dysphagia, and people ‘on the move’.04-19-2012
20090208583TABLETS COMPRISING CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL - Composition in the form of a tablet, comprising candesartan cilexetil and optionally further active agents and usual adjuncts, wherein the surface of at least the active agent candesartan cilexetil in this composition is provided with a coating, made from a compound or a mixture of compounds selected from tri-(C08-20-2009
20090220611Microparticles With Modified Release of At Least One Active Principle and Oral Pharmaceutical Form Comprising Same - The invention concerns microparticulate systems with modified release of oral active principle(s). The invention aims at providing a novel pharmaceutical with time-dependent and pH-dependent release mechanism, enabling: a) the latent period preceding the release of the active principle in the stomach; b) the pH triggering the release of the active principle in the intestine; c) the release speed of the active principle. This is achieved through the use of coated microparticles made from particles of active principle each coated with two coating films A and B. A comprises: film-forming (co)polymer (A1) insoluble in fluids of the gastrointestinal tract; ethylcellulose (co)polymer (A2) soluble in fluids of the gastrointestinal tract; plasticizing polyvinylpyrrolidone (A3); castor oil/optionally a surfactant and/or magnesium stearate lubricant (A4). B comprises a hydrophilic polymer (B1) bearing ionized groups with neutral pH (EUDRAGIT® L100-55) and a hydrophobic compound (B2) (LUBRITAB®). The invention also concerns medicines based on said microparticles.09-03-2009
20080260845MULTIPLE ACTIVE DRUG RESIN CONJUGATE - A combination pharmaceutical preparation including two different active drugs of the same ionic charge conjugated with a single resin particle, without one significantly displacing the other, and without retarding the initial availability of either active. Also, methods for the manufacture of a multiple active drug-resin conjugate, and for the in vivo release of a combination of pharmaceutically active drugs from a multiple active drug-resin conjugate.10-23-2008
20100151034GRANULAR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION OF ATORVASTATIN FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION - A granular pharmaceutical composition for oral administration, comprising (1) atorvastatin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, (2) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of sodium laurylsulfate and polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, and (3) a water-soluble polymer, is disclosed.06-17-2010
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20110123635METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MEDICINAL COMPOUNDS CONTAINING DABIGATRAN - The invention relates to an improved process for preparing a new medicament formulation of the active substance dabigatran etexilate of formula I in the form of the methanesulphonic acid salt thereof, and this new medicament formulation as such.05-26-2011
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20120201894PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OVERACTIVE BLADDER - Disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a plurality of first beads each comprising: a core; a first layer comprising pilocarpine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a second layer comprising a first polymer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a plurality of second beads each comprising: a core; and a first layer comprising tolterodine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical formulations comprising: a) a plurality of the first beads; b) a plurality of the second beads; or c) a plurality of the first beads and a plurality of the second beads.08-09-2012
20110003006Orally Disintegrating Tablet Compositions Comprising Combinations of Non-Opioid and Opioid Analgesics - The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a plurality of taste-masked non-opioid analgesic/opioid analgesic drug-containing microparticles, dosage forms comprising such pharmaceutical compositions (such as an orally disintegrating tablet), and methods of making the pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms of the present invention. Dosage forms comprising the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are improved homogeneous blends of non-opioid and opioid analgesics which provide for more convenient and palatable administration of drug combinations, for example for treating pain.01-06-2011
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20120308662PARTICULATE PREPARATION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention aims to provide a particulate formulation with an effectively controlled dissolution characteristic of a drug even if the average particle diameter is small. The present invention provides a particulate formulation containing drug particles and a first coating layer coating the drug particles and characterized in that the first coating layer contains a water-insoluble polymer, inorganic particles, and/or a lipid component and the lipid component contains a C12-06-2012
20120135082EXTENDED RELEASE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AS ACTIVE COMPOUND VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE - The present invention relates to an extended release composition comprising as active compound Venlafaxine Hydrochloride, in which Venlafaxine Hydrochloride is coated on a non pareil inert core, which coated core is then coated with polymeric layer which enables the controlled release of the Venlafaxine Hydrochloride.05-31-2012
20120171297THREO-DOPS CONTROLLED RELEASE FORMULATION - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations for the controlled delivery of threo-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)serine (threo-DOPS) and derivatives of it. Such formulations can contain an extended or slow release component that maintains therapeutic concentration of threo-DOPS in the blood plasma over a prolonged time period. They can be further combined with an immediate release formulation to produce a product that, when administered to a patient in need thereof, results in substantially steady levels of active drug, eliminating the sharp peaks and troughs in blood plasma drug levels experienced with the existing threo-DOPS formulations.07-05-2012
20120076865CONTROLLED RELEASE DOSAGE FORMS FOR HIGH DOSE, WATER SOLUBLE AND HYGROSCOPIC DRUG SUBSTANCES - Controlled release dosage forms are described herein. The controlled release formulations described herein provide prolonged delivery of high dose drugs that are highly water soluble and highly hygroscopic. In specific embodiments, controlled release dosage forms for delivery of a drug selected from GHB and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, tautomers, solvates and complexes of GHB. The controlled release dosage forms described herein may incorporate both controlled release and immediate release formulations in a single unit dosage form.03-29-2012
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20130022684ORAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING FENOFIBRIC ACID AND AN ALKALIFYING AGENT - An oral pharmaceutical composition of the present invention comprising fenofibric acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and 0.22 to 1 part by weight of an alkalifying agent based on 1 part by weight of fenofibric acid has improved bioavailability and a minimized absorption deviation in the gastrointestinal tract, which is useful in treating hyperlipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.01-24-2013
20130022683METHOD FOR IMPROVING DISSOLUTION OF ANTICOAGULANT AGENT - It is desired to provide a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound represented by formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, which exhibits an inhibitory effect on activated blood coagulation factor X, and is useful as an agent for preventing and/or treating thrombosis, wherein the pharmaceutical composition exhibits favorable dissolution properties. The present invention provides a method for producing a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound represented by formula (I), comprising the step of mixing a compound represented by formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, one or more excipients selected from the group consisting of a sugar alcohol and a water-swelling additive, a disintegrant, and a binder under conditions for keeping the maximum water content of the granules during granulation at 10% or less.01-24-2013

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