Provided is a composition, in particular a solid pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound having the formula I ##STR00001##
as a free base or a salt thereof, and a mixture comprising a vehicle and a non-ionic surfactant in an amount sufficient to achieve solubilization of compound (I), wherein typically the composition is coated with an enteric coating and its use in the treatment of cancer.

Provided is an aqueous composition having pH of 8 or higher and comprising (a) a solid phase comprising dispersed particles that comprise an amount of ethylcellulose polymer, (b) an amount of one or more polymeric dispersants, wherein said polymeric dispersant has a weight-average molecular weight of 5,000 daltons or higher, and wherein said polymeric dispersant has an acid value of 60 to 190 mg KOH/g of polymer. Also provided is a method of making such a composition using an extruder. Also provided is a film made by removing water from such a composition.

The invention provides an oral solid formulation comprising (a) a controlled release component comprising a core comprising levodopa, wherein the core is coated with a layer of a muco-adhesive polymer and externally coated with a layer of an enteric polymer; and (b) an immediate release component comprising carbidopa and levodopa.

Herein described is a modified release coated capsule and a process to obtain that capsule.

An agent for secreting ghrelin, comprising ornithine or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, an agent for enhancing eating activity, comprising ornithine or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, and an agent for enhancing gastrointestinal activity, comprising ornithine or a salt thereof as an active ingredient.

Disclosed is a capsule, tablet or pill comprising a formulation at least two of the fat-soluble vitamins vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K; and one or more kinds of medium-chain triglyceride; also disclosed are foods, drinks and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the capsule, tablet or pill; and methods of treatment of a patient comprising administration of an effective amount of the capsule, tablet or pill. The capsule, tablet or pill is particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for use in treating cystic fibrosis patients.

A solid dosage form comprises an inner core containing a cycloserine compound and an outer layer attached to the inner core. The dosage form can be enteric tablet or transdermal patch, suitable for treating a neuropsychiatric disorder or tuberculosis.

A method of treating HTLV-1 virus infection. A composition having at least one cardiac glycoside is used to treat viral infection. The composition can further include at least one triterpene. Alternatively, the composition comprises the combination of at least one cardiac glycoside and at least one, at least two, or at least three triterpenes.

The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions that allow for once-daily or alternate day dosage forms of topiramate. The proposed delayed/extended release single dosage form is equivalent to the immediate-release multiple dose daily regimen, and upon administration, provides steady state blood levels of topiramate. Formulations with increased bioavailability and improved pharmacokinetics are disclosed. A once-a-day administration of topiramate is advantageous over the multiple dose regimen both in terms of patient compliance and reduced adverse events, thus providing better treatment of the conditions for which the topiramate is indicated.

Disclosed are piperidine-2,6-dione derivatives and treatment of ulcerative colitis.