Formulations of rifaximin and uses thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to new rifaximin forms comprising solid dispersions of rifaximin, methods of making same and to their use in medicinal preparations and therapeutic methods.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A solid dispersion form of rifaximin, comprising rifaximin and one or more polymers selected from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate (HPMC-P), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS), polyvinylpyrrolidone, and a polymethacrylate, wherein the ratio of rifaximin to polymer is 25:75 to 75:25 by weight. 
     
     
         2 . The solid dispersion form according to  claim 1 , wherein the solid dispersion form has the appearance of a single glass transition temperature (Tg). 
     
     
         3 . The solid dispersion form according to  claim 1 , wherein a Tg of the solid dispersion form increases with an increased rifaximin concentration. 
     
     
         4 . The solid dispersion form of rifaximin of  claim 1 , wherein the solid dispersion of rifaximin comprises a ternary dispersion. 
     
     
         5 . The solid dispersion form according to  claim 1 , wherein when the solid dispersion form is stressed at 70° C./75% RH for 1 week, solids are still x-ray amorphous according to XRPD. 
     
     
         6 . The solid dispersion form according to  claim 1 , wherein when the solid dispersion form is stressed at 70° C./75% RH for 3 weeks, solids are still x-ray amorphous according to XRPD. 
     
     
         7 . The solid dispersion form according to  claim 1 , wherein when the solid dispersion form is stressed at 70° C./75% RH for 6 weeks, solids are still x-ray amorphous according to XRPD. 
     
     
         8 . The solid dispersion form according to  claim 1 , wherein when the solid dispersion form is stressed at 70° C./75% RH for 12 weeks, solids are still x-ray amorphous according to XRPD. 
     
     
         9 . A pharmaceutical composition comprising the solid dispersion form of rifaximin of  claim 1 , a polymer, a surfactant, and a release controlling agent. 
     
     
         10 . The pharmaceutical composition of  claim 9 , comprising the solid dispersion form of rifaximin, HPMC-AS, pluronic F127, and croscarmellose Na (CS). 
     
     
         11 . The pharmaceutical composition of  claim 9 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition is a tablet or pill. 
     
     
         12 . The pharmaceutical composition of  claim 9 , further comprising fillers, glidants or lubricants.