Prosonix Limited

Circassia Limited

Graham Ruecroft

Dipesh Parikh

James Robinson

David Hipkiss

A process for preparing crystalline particles of an active principal in the presence of ultrasonic irradiation that comprises contacting a solution of a solute in a solvent in a first flowing stream with an anti-solvent in a second flowing stream causing the mixing thereof, wherein the flow rate ratio of the anti-solvent: solvent is higher than 20:1, and collecting crystals that are generated.

Process for making crystals

This invention provides a process for increasing the crystallinity of at least one solid material which is less than 100% crystalline, comprising contacting said solid material with solvent in which the solid material is insoluble or poorly soluble (a non-solvent); and applying ultrasound to the solid material when in contact with said non-solvent.

Process for improving crystallinity

A process for preparing an emulsion or a dispersion comprising crystalline particles of at least one active principal that comprises contacting a solution of at least one solute in a solvent or mixture of solvents in a first flowing stream with a non-solvent in a second flowing stream wherein the non-solvent and solvent are not miscible with each other, so as to form an emulsion or a dispersion. Super saturation is brought about by suitable means, and the emulsion or dispersion is subjected to ultrasonic irradiation to mediate crystal nucleation.

This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a eutectic composition of two pharmacologically active ingredients for delivery to the lung by inhalation. This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a eutectic composition of two pharmacologically active ingredients for the treatment of respiratory disease.

Pharmaceutical compositions

The invention provides a process for increasing the crystallinity of at least one solid material which is less than 100% crystalline, comprising applying ultrasound to the substantially dry solid material.

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Graham Ruecroft