3 results about "Decongestant" patented technology

The present invention relates to methods of treating hypogonadism in a male subject through administering intranasally to the male subject an intranasal testosterone bio-adhesive gel formulation to deliver a therapeutically effective amount of testosterone. In particular, the testosterone therapy of the invention remains effective if an allergic rhinitis event occurs in the male during the treatment or when the male subject uses a topical nasal vasoconstrictor or a topical intranasal decongestant during the hypogonadism treatment. Further, the present invention relates to a method of preventing Hie occurrence of an allergic rhinitis event in a male, who is undergoing a hypogonadism treatment with an intranasal testosterone bio-adhesive gel. In certain embodiments, the intranasal testosterone bio-adhesive gel formulation according to the invention comprises 4.0% and 4.5% testosterone.

The present invention relates to a controlled release pharmaceutical composition comprising a decongestant, an acrylate copolymer, a cellulose derivative and a crosslinked acrylic acid polymer. The present invention provides an oral dosage form exhibiting a reproducible profile characterized by a controlled release of the decongestant over a period in excess of twelve hours and preferably at least 16 hours after oral administration. The invention further contemplates medical uses thereof. The release profile of the delivery system of the invention is highly reproducible and can be administered once daily, thus improving patient compliance.

The invention relates to a new topical nasal pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and prophylaxis of Rhinosinusitis (RS), comprising a homogeneous aqueous suspension with a therapeutically effective amount of the following well-known active ingredients: Rifamycin, an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agent for topical or local use; fluticasone propionate, an anti-inflammatory agent for local use; optionally, oxymetazoline hydrochloride, a decongestant; and bacterial antigens, local immunostimulants; 0.9% saline solution, a vehicle; and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients q.s., which are formulated for topical administration via nasal spray. The combination of these compounds produces synergy, resulting in a greater local antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, decongestant and immunomodulatory effect at the specific site of action. Its effectiveness in chronic rhinosinusitis is particularly notable in low doses. So is its good tolerance, absence of adverse effects, and ease of application. No rebound congestion has been reported with prolonged use.