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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2012
Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Bologna, IT;
Paola Maffei, Bologna, IT;
Vittoria Lauro, Bologna, IT;
Fiorella Calanni, Bologna, IT;
Beatrice Vitali, Bologna, IT;
Federica Cruciani, Bologna, IT;
Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Bologna, IT;
Paola Maffei, Bologna, IT;
Vittoria Lauro, Bologna, IT;
Fiorella Calanni, Bologna, IT;
Beatrice Vitali, Bologna, IT;
Federica Cruciani, Bologna, IT;
ALFASIGMA S.P.A., Milan (MI), IT;
Abstract
The invention relates generally to pharmaceutical compositions comprising rifaximin effective at treating vaginal infections, and in particular bacterial vaginosis. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising rifaximin granules are characterized in that they release rifaximin in the vagina in a controlled way. The present invention also relates to processes for preparation of the rifaximin pharmaceutical compositions and their use in the treatment of vaginal infections. Effective dosages and courses of treatment useful and effective at recovering from the disease and preventing any possible relapse are also provided.