A skin treatment system comprises preparations for the topical application to the skin of histidine acting as a divalent cation chelator and exfoliant, pyridoxine and pantothenic acid and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine for increasing production of hyaluronic acid, superoxide dismutase and cysteine and vitamin E for decreasing the oxidative degradation of the hyaluronic acid, and pyroll carboxylic acid, or chemical salts thereof, and hyaluronic acid, or chemical salts thereof for providing increased hydr...

A process is described for preparing pharmaceutical compositions by co-grinding or dry mixing the active substance with cyclodextrins or with hydrophilic polymer materials which swell on contact with water. Homogeneous compositions are obtained from which the active substance is released very rapidly into an aqueous medium.

The present invention is directed to preparations of birdseed treated with capsaicin or capsaicin derivatives or analogs thereof in an amount sufficient to be unpalatable to animals having capsaicin sensitive receptors, and more specifically to mammals such as rodents. These "hot" compounds, extracts or whole plant material containing these compounds may be coated on, impregnated in or combined (e.g., mixed) with birdseed to repel troublesome mammals which recognize these compounds as "hot". The...

Water-soluble borate-polyol complexes are useful as buffers and/or antimicrobials in aqueous ophthalmic compositions, including those containing polyvinyl alcohol. These compositions have greater antimicrobial activity than comparable compositions containing typical borate buffers and unexpectedly increase the antimicrobial efficacy of other antimicrobial agents when used in combination. In addition, use of the borate-polyol complexes avoids the incompatibility problem typically associated with ...

Cosmetic formulations which are essentially free from saturated hydrocarbons and comprise (a) a lipid phase comprising at least one glycerol mono-, di- and/or tricarboxylic acid ester of branched and/or unbranched monobasic fatty acids having 18-36 carbon atoms (=mono-, di- and/or triglycerides) and at least one ester chosen from the group consisting of substances having the following structure ##STR1## (d) and furthermore, if appropriate, comprise water, further lipids, emulsifiers and customar...

A reservoir system consisting of a nonwoven made from thermoplastic polymer filaments, shaped into a closed bag containing a water-soluble active principle. The bag is intended to ensure a prolonged release, progressing linearly, of the active principle in an aqueous environment. For a given active principle, the desired diffusion kinetics are obtained by adjusting, depending on the availability of the active principle, the surface area of the nonwoven and the degree of hydrophily of the latter....

A controlled absorption diltiazem pellet formulation for oral administration comprises a core having diltiazem or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the active ingredient. The core is surrounded by a coating which has only a single layer which is comprised of a relatively major proportion of talc and relatively minor proportion of sodium lauryl sulfate admixed with a minor proportion of a pharmaceutically acceptable film-forming, first polymer permeable to water and diltiazem, and a m...

The compositions of the present invention are useful for the topical delivery of a wide variety of active ingredients. These compositions are particularly useful for treating conditions such as acne and its attendant skin lesions, blemishes, and other imperfections. These compositions are nonirritating to the skin and also provide improved skin feel benefits. These compositions can be in the form of leave-on products and products that are rinsed or wiped from the skin after use.

Porous cellulose matrices with a defined particle size and a significantly higher porosity (i.e. pore volume) than conventional formulations, such as pellet formulations containing cellulose and binders are prepared. The cellulose is mechanically treated with low adhesion to the process equipment during a controlled gradual addition of an aqueous based fluid, optionally containing a surface-active ingredient, into regular particles, which are finally dried to obtain dry porous cellulose matrices...

A new Edible Container For Administering Medication To Animals for administering medication to a pet without the pet realizing the presence of the medication, where the medication may comprise pills, powder, liquid, or other substances. The inventive device includes a length of a swaged tubular member the size of which the animal may consume and where the swaged tubular member is constructed from an tasty edible material which conceals the medication within, and an impermeable wrapper removably ...