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`Since August 1994 preparations have been available containing fumaric acid derivatives as the
`active substance, that have been granted marketing authorisation by the Federal Institute for
`Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) in Germany for treatment of psoriasis. These preparations
`are administered in the form of enteric film-coated tablets. However there are patients in whom
`these tablets cause gastrointestinal symptoms, making further treatment problematic or
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`For this reason another pharmaceutical form has been developed and at the same time a
`monosubstance has been used. This new development involves enteric-coated microtablets in
`capsules intended to guarantee a finer distribution in the gastrointestinal tract, in order to
`achieve better gastrointesinal tolerance. This has been confirmed by initial results from a pilot
`study. Other very positive results for the new product from the dose-finding study (Phase II)
`carried out in 2003 in Poland have already been presented at a conference. Additional studies
`(Phase III) are either in progress or are in the pipeline and we hope to be able to publish new
`data soon.
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`First-Generation Product
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`Since August 1994 preparations have been available containing fumaric acid derivatives as the
`active substance, that have been granted marketing authorisation by the Federal Institute for
`Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) in Germany for treatment of psoriasis. These preparations
`are administered in the form of enteric film-coated tablets. However there are patients in whom
`these tablets cause gastrointestinal symptoms, making further treatment problematic or
`impossible.
`
`Second-Generation Product
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`For this reason another pharmaceutical form has been developed and at the same time a
`monosubstance has been used. This new development involves enteric-coated microtablets in
`capsules intended to guarantee a finer distribution in the gastrointestinal tract, in order to
`achieve better gastrointesinal tolerance. This has been confirmed by initial results from a pilot
`study. Other very positive results for the new product from the dose-finding study (Phase II)
`carried out in 2003 in Poland have already been presented at a conference. Additional studies
`(Phase III) are either in progress or are in the pipeline and we hope to be able to publish new
`data soon.
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`Relevant Links
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`- Pipeline
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`Legal Statement
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