An abuse-deterrent pharmaceutical composition has been developed to reduce the likelihood of improper administration of drugs, especially drugs such as opiods. In the preferred embodiment, the drug is modified to increase its lipophilicity by forming a salt between the drug and one or more fatty acids wherein the concentration of the one or more fatty acids is one to 15 times the molar amount of the active agent, preferably two to ten times the molar amount of the active agent. In one embodiment the modified drug is homogeneously dispersed within microparticles composed of a material that is either slowly soluble or not soluble in water. In some embodiments the drug containing microparticles or drug particles are coated with one or more coating layers, where at least one coating is water insoluble and preferably organic solvent insoluble. The abuse-deterrent composition prevents the immediate release of a substantial portion of drug, even if the physical integrity of the formulation is compromised (for example, by chopping with a blade or crushing) and the resulting material is placed in water, snorted, or swallowed. However, when administered as directed, the drug is slowly released from the composition as the composition is broken down or dissolved gradually within the GI tract by a combination of enzymatic degradation, surfactant action of bile acids, and mechanical erosion.

An abuse-deterrent pharmaceutical composition has been developed to reduce the likelihood of improper administration of drugs, especially drugs such as opioids. In a preferred embodiment, a drug is modified to increase its lipophilicity. In some embodiments the modified drug is homogeneously dispersed within spherical microparticles composed of a material that is either slowly soluble or not soluble in water. In some embodiments the drug containing microparticles or drug particles are coated with one or more coating layers, where at least one coating is water insoluble and/or organic solvent insoluble. The abuse-deterrent composition retards the release of drug, even if the physical integrity of the formulation is compromised (for example, by chopping with a blade or crushing) and the resulting material is placed in water, snorted, or swallowed. However, when administered as directed, the drug is slowly released from the composition as the composition is passes through the GI tract.

A conjugate represented by general formula (I), wherein R.sub.0 is a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, B is an anesthetic, and A is a linking group, and a quaternary ammonium salt is formed at the linking position between B and R.sub.0. The conjugate has a prolonged analgesic effect, and can be used in postoperative analgesia or treatment for chronic pain.

Mixed allergen compositions of one, two or more different allergens are provided. In some instances, the mixed allergen compositions include: a nut allergen; an animal allergen; and at least one of: a non-nut plant allergen; a biotic agent; and a vitamin. Also provided are methods of administering the mixed allergen compositions to a subject. The mixed allergen compositions find use in a variety of applications, including health maintenance, immune balance, gut balance, immune support, health improvement and therapeutic applications.

Mixed allergen compositions of two or more different allergens are provided. In some instances, the mixed allergen compositions include: a nut allergen; an animal allergen; and at least one of: a non-nut plant allergen; a biotic agent; and a vitamin. Also provided are methods of administering the mixed allergen compositions to a subject. The mixed allergen compositions find use in a variety of applications, including health maintenance, immune balance, gut balance, immune support, health improvement and therapeutic applications.

Mixed allergen compositions of two or more different allergens are provided. In some instances, the mixed allergen compositions include: a nut allergen; an animal allergen; and at least one of: a non-nut plant allergen; a biotic agent; and a vitamin Also provided are methods of administering the mixed allergen compositions to a subject. The mixed allergen compositions find use in a variety of applications, including health maintenance, immune balance, gut balance, immune support, health improvement and therapeutic applications.

An intravaginal formulation comprising a dry powder composition and propellant(s) and the apparatus capable of delivery intravaginally a dry powder composition.

A Chinese medicinal composition that expels parasitic Toxoplasma gondii, including the following ingredients: Mume fructus 5-10 parts by weight, Artemisiae annuae herba 50-60 parts by weight, Taraxaci herba 5-10 parts by weight, Polygonati rhizoma 10-15 parts by weight, Poria 5-10 parts by weight, Angelicae dahuricae radix 5-8 parts by weight, Dioscoreae rhizoma 5-15 parts by weight, and Euphorbia humifusa 5-10 parts by weight. A method of preparing the Chinese medicinal composition is also disclosed.

The present invention is a beverage for relieving and preventing harmful effects of alcohol consumption such as hangover and liver cell damage, which includes Curcuma longa Rhizome extract, L-Ornithine amino acid and Inositol as active ingredients. The curcumin extract standardized to 95% pure curcuminoides having at least 12% in the form of water dispersible micelle liquid. A method for beverage composition includes defined amount of curcumin extract, L-Ornithine Inositol and sugar syrup, wherein the curcumin extract, L-Ornithine and Inositol Powder added to the separately prepared sugar syrup under constant stirring. The present invention accelerates In vivo decomposition of alcohol after drinking, thereby helping to relieve and prevent harmful effects of alcohol such as hangover and liver damage.

Aspects described herein relate to food and beverage compositions infused with lipophilic active agents and methods of use for the treatment of a variety of disorders. More particularly, aspects described herein relate to food and beverage compositions infused with lipophilic active agents such as cannabinoids, nicotine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), and vitamins, that provide enhanced bioavailability of the lipophilic active agents in a subject, and that mask unpleasant tastes of lipophilic active agents.