WO2023144614A1

WO2023144614A1 - Nasal compositions and methods thereof

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Publication number: WO2023144614A1
Application number: PCT/IB2022/062438
Authority: WO
Inventors: Mahesh Kandula
Original assignee: Avaca Pharma Private Limited
Priority date: 2022-01-28
Filing date: 2022-12-19
Publication date: 2023-08-03

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a liquid formulation meant for nasal administration that includes decongestant or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof. The compositions of the present disclosure may find utility in treatment of allergic conditions and respiratory diseases. The liquid formulation of the present disclosure gets converted into a gel upon its administration in the nasal region and releases the active agent, while providing moisturizing effect and forming a layer on the nasal mucosa that acts like a barrier to entry of pathogens and allergens inhibiting their invasion into sinuses and deep layers of lining of the nose. Aspects of the present disclosure also relates to methods of treating an allergic conditions and respiratory diseases with the compositions of the instant invention.

Description

NASAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THEREOF

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pharmaceutical nasal formulation compositions. It relates to a pharmaceutical composition which comprises a decongestant and combination formulations meant for topical route through nasal administration. The pharmaceutical compositions of the present disclosure provides the utility in treatment of allergic conditions and respiratory diseases.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Allergic diseases encompass a spectrum of disorders characterized by the development of an overactive immune response, characterized by excessive and inappropriate responses to allergens leading to a Th2 skewed immune environment. Multiple immune cells and inflammatory mediators contribute to the initiation and manifestation of allergic diseases. Allergic diseases/disorders are caused by allergen-induced unfavorable immune responses initiating various symptoms in different organs, which often cannot be completely controlled by modern medicine. Allergic diseases occur worldwide, and their prevalence appears to have been on the increase in the last two decades.

[0003] Allergic diseases, including allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, hay fever, asthma etc. are the most common immunological diseases affecting children, and the prevalence of these conditions has risen in recent years. At a cellular level, it results from the interaction of allergen with allergen specific IgE on the surface of mast cells and basophils, resulting in the release in chemical mediators and the influx of inflammatory cells. Allergic diseases can deeply interfere with patient’s quality of life, with detrimental effects on the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of life.

[0004] Allergen binding to IgE receptors on mast cells initiates a cascade of signaling events leading to the production of potent inflammatory mediators including histamine, platelet- activating factor, IL-6 and many others. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies and mast cells contribute substantially to disease development, progression and organ-localized pathology in many people afflicted with asthma and other allergic disorders.

[0005] The mechanisms underlying chronic allergy is highly complex and involve multiple immune cells, mediators, and cytokines. Thus, the development of a single drug to treat allergic inflammation and/or symptoms is disconcerting by the complexity of the disease pathophysiology. Current available therapeutic options are typically focused on achieving symptomatic relief.

[0006] Nasal congestion can be caused by anything that irritates the nasal tissues. Viral or bacterial infections leading to colds, flu, sinusitis or allergies are frequent causes of nasal congestion and runny nose. It can be caused by irritants such as tobacco smoke, pollens, dust and car exhaust. This condition is called non-allergic rhinitis.

[0007] Common symptoms include pain in your face, upper teeth or in your ear, and drainage that is obstructed or abnormal, or nasal congestion, feelings of pressure in the head, headaches, or dizziness and unable to breathe properly through the nose due to polyps.

[0008] There is no known cure other using nasal decongestants, steroids, antibiotics which provide symptomatic relief. Decongestants reduce swelling of the mucous membrane in the nose and sinuses thus reducing nasal congestion, stuffiness, and runny noses. Commonly used nasal decongestants include oxymetazoline, xylometazoline ephedrine, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, tetrahydrozoline or neosynephrine. Commonly used nasal steroids include beclomethasone, triamcinolone, fluticasone, budesonide and mometasone. Side effects of using decongestants include increased blood pressure, dizziness, nervousness or irritability, insomnia, and ciliostasis. While use of steroid results in allergic reactions, nosebleeds, septum perforation, mucosal damage and loss of smell.

[0009] The nasal administration of drugs allows for their deposition to the nose, sinuses, and other nasal cavities. Intranasal administration of drugs such as corticosteroids and antihistamines may be used to treat nasal symptoms including seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, perennial non-allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, as well as prevention of post-surgical polyps, chronic sinusitis, recurrent sinusitis, asthma, grass pollen rhinitis, hay fever, snoring, cluster headache, and other diseases and disorders. [00010] Oxymetazoline is an alpha-la adrenoceptor agonist, it is an imidazole derivative direct-acting alpha (a)-adrenergic agonist with affinity to both al- and a2 adrenoceptors. Oxymetazoline is available in various formulations with a wide variety of clinical implications. Oxymetazoline is used to treat nasal congestion, allergic reactions of the eye, and facial erythema associated with rosacea. Oxymetazoline is available in over-the-counter intranasal sprays used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion caused by a wide variety of conditions, such as common cold, hay fever, and upper respiratory allergies.

[00011] Commercially available general alpha agonists for topical mucosal decongestant use include tetrahydrozoline, naphazoline, oxymetazoline, xylometazoline, methoxamine and phenylephrine. These agonists have high alpha 1 receptor agonist activity and are known to cause rebound hyperemia and medicamentosa.

[00012] Oxymetazoline or Xylometazoline relieves nasal congestion by vasoconstriction of the respiratory microvasculature, in both resistance and capacitance blood vessels on the human nasal mucosa, leading to decreased nasal mucosal blood flow, edema, and airflow resistance. Studies have shown when sprayed intranasally, it relieved nasal congestion and improved nasal airflow in patients with acute rhinitis for a longer duration.

[00013] Although numerous compositions have been reported so far, they suffer from one or more shortcomings. There is, therefore, a need for improved compositions and methods that can be used to treat a wide variety of allergic diseases/ disorders especially, patients with severe conditions need to ameliorate the multiple symptoms in a short duration to improve the patients’ quality of life. It is desirable to provide a nasal composition comprising a decongestant to be deposited into the nose, sinuses and other nasal cavities with ease and which alleviates congestion and provide relief for longer time and simultaneously, reduces the frequency of drug administration or use of multiple drugs. A need is also felt of improved formulations that are easy to administer and aids in improving patient compliance. The present disclosure satisfies the existing needs, at least in part, and overcomes one or more disadvantages of the conventional approaches. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[00014] One of the objects of the present disclosure is to provide a pharmaceutical composition that may overcome the limitations associated with the conventional compositions.

[00015] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a pharmaceutical composition that exhibits superior storage stability and functional reciprocity.

[00016] Further object of the present disclosure is to provide a pharmaceutical composition that is easy to prepare and is economical.

[00017] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a pharmaceutical composition that finds utility in treatment for a wide variety of allergic diseases/conditions including severe, respiratory and chronic allergic conditions.

[00018] One further object of the present invention is to ameliorate the multiple symptoms in a short duration to improve the patients’ quality of life.

[00019] Still another object of the present disclosure is to deliver the active agents either simultaneously or concurrently or concomitantly to a subject for treatment of the disease.

[00020] Still further object of the present disclosure is to provide a pharmaceutical composition that turns into a gel upon administration in the nasal region and releases the active ingredients locally in a sustained manner.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[00021] The present relates to the field of a nasal pharmaceutical composition which comprises a decongestant compound is selected from cyclopentamine, ephedrine, epinephrine, fenoxazoline, levomethamphetamine, metizoline, naphazoline, oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, propylhexedrine, tetryzoline, tramazoline, tuaminoheptane, tymazoline or xylometazoline.

[00022] In particular, the present disclosure provides a formulation meant for nasal administration that includes oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof. The compositions of the present disclosure may find utility in treatment of allergic conditions/diseases including server/chronic allergic conditions and to ameliorate the multiple symptoms in a short duration to improve the patients’ quality of life. [00023] In an embodiment present disclosure provides a stable nasal pharmaceutical composition/nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, and wherein the composition comprises a combination of: a therapeutically effective amount of decongestant, at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20%w/v; D-panthenol at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20%w/v; a sugar alcohol at a concentration ranging from 0.001% w/v to 25% w/v, and a zinc salt at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20% w/v; wherein, the composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[00024] In a particular embodiment, the decongestant is oxymetazoline or xylometazoline or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, preferably oxymetazoline hydrochloride and xylometazoline, hydrochloride.

[00025] In an embodiment, zinc salts are zinc picolinate, zinc citrate, zinc acetate, zinc glycerate, zinc monomethionine and/or zinc sulphate 7H₂O.

[00026] In an embodiment, the sugar alcohol is xylitol.

[00027] In an embodiment, the nasal composition further comprises a chelating agent, wherein the chelating agent is EDTA.

[00028] In an embodiment, the nasal composition further comprises a preservative, wherein the preservatives are benzyl alcohol, benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA, or a mixture thereof.

[00029] In an embodiment, the preservative is benzalkonium chloride.

[00030] In an embodiment, the nasal composition further comprises a solvent, wherein the solvent is propylene glycol and water.

[00031] In an embodiment, the nasal composition further comprises a buffer component to maintain the acidic pH of the composition, wherein the buffer component is citrate buffer, preferably citric acid anhydrous and tri sodium citrate anhydrous, or a mixture thereof.

[00032] In an embodiment, the nasal composition is formulated as a liquid formulation in the form of nasal spray nasal spray, aerosols, nebulizer, topical spray or nasal drop.

[00033] In a particular embodiment, the stable nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, comprises of: about therapeutically effective amount of decongestant, at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20%w/v; D-panthenol at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20% w/v; and zinc salt at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20%w/v; about 4% w/v of propylene glycol, about 0.0001% w/v to 20%w/v of xylitol, about 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride, about 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous, about 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous and water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[00034] In yet another embodiment, the stable nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, comprises of: about 0.05% w/v of oxymetazoline hydrochloride, about 5% w/v of D-panthenol, about 0.09 % w/v of zinc sulphate 7H₂O, about 4% w/v of propylene glycol, about 1% of xylitol, about 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride, about 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous, about 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous and water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[00035] In yet another embodiment, the stable nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, comprises of: about 0.05% w/v of oxymetazoline hydrochloride, about 5% w/v of D-panthenol, about 0.05 % w/v of EDTA, about 4% w/v of propylene glycol, about 1% of xylitol, about 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride, about 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous, about 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous and water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[00036] In yet another embodiment, the stable nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, comprises of: about 0.05% w/v of xylometazoline hydrochloride, about 5% w/v of D-panthenol, about 0.09 % w/v of zinc sulphate 7H₂O, about 4% w/v of propylene glycol, about 1% of xylitol, about 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride, about 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous, about 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous and water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[00037] In yet another embodiment, the stable nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, comprises of: about 0.05% w/v of xylometazoline hydrochloride, about 5% w/v of D-panthenol, about 0.05 % w/v of EDTA, about 4% w/v of propylene glycol, about 1% of xylitol, about 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride, about 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous, about 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous and water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[00038] An aspect of the present disclosure provides a pharmaceutical composition including: oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof, said composition being formulated as a liquid formulation meant for nasal administration. In an embodiment, the liquid formulation turns into a gel upon nasal administration. In an embodiment, the composition is formulated as a nasal spray.

[00039] In an embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition comprises: oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof, and an in-situ gel forming polymer. Inclusion of in-situ gel forming polymer as part of the composition may aid in conversion of the composition into a gel upon administration in the nasal region.

[00040] Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a pharmaceutical composition including: oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof and a zinc salt, said composition being formulated as a liquid formulation meant for nasal administration. In an embodiment, the composition is formulated as a nasal spray.

[00041] In another embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition comprises: the oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof which is a decongestant effective imidazoline derivative and used in the symptomatic treatment of upper respiratory tract infections and inflammations such as allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, or after the nasal surgery operations, dexpanthenol or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts with moisturizing effect which is used to relieve irritation of the most frequently observed side effects of topical decongestants, and Zn salts and xylitol with antimicrobial activity. In an embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is used for treating nasal congestion.

[00042] In another embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition comprises: the oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof which is a decongestant effective imidazoline derivative and used in the symptomatic treatment of upper respiratory tract infections and inflammations such as allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, or after the nasal surgery operations, dexpanthenol or salts or a hydrate or a solvate thereof with moisturizing effect and a chelating agent such as EDTA as a biofilm disrupter, which break apart the biofilm that harbors bacteria in the nasal passages. This is essential for treating stubborn infections that cause chronic rhinosinusitis. Apart from this EDTA also forms chelate with ions present in the formulation and increases the stability of the formulation.

[00043] There are a variety of applications and dosage forms that can be utilized to apply the findings of the invention. For example, some applications include methods and compositions for: treating nasal congestion; inducing vasoconstriction; inducing preferential vasoconstriction of smaller blood vessels relative to larger blood vessels; reducing capillary permeability in a pulmonary condition; reversing rebound hyperemia; reducing activation of alpha- 1 adrenergic receptors; and treating and preventing an allergic response with reduced rebound hyperemia.

[00044] The invention also encompasses using the composition and methods of this invention for prophylactic reasons, for example, for prophylaxis of conditions including, but not limited to, asthma, upper respiratory disease, acute pharyngitis, acute sinusitis, acute tracheobronchitis, influenza, lower respiratory disease, acute bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and community acquired pneumonia.

[00045] The invention also relates to a metered dose dispenser comprising the aqueous compositions of the invention.

[00046] The invention also offers a nasal composition with rapid onset of action, low risk of side effects, increased residence time, improved patient compliance and protect the drug from enzymatic degradation.

[00047] The invention also offers a nasal composition with various additives can improve the stability, decrease the microbial attack, and some other benefits.

[00048] In an embodiment, the composition also includes one or more excipients. The excipient is selected from any or a combination of a diluent, an antioxidant, a preservative, moisturizer, a solvent, a polyhydric alcohol, a sugar alcohol, a fatty acid or derivative thereof, an amino acid or metabolite or derivative thereof, a surfactant, a solubilizer and a stabilizer. [00049] In an embodiment, the polyhydric alcohol is selected from polyhydric alkanes, polyhydric alkane esters, polyalkene glycols, and mixtures thereof. In an embodiment, the sugar alcohol is selected from sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol, maltitol, inositol, allitol, altriol, dulcitol, galactitol, glucitol, hexitol, iditol, pentitol, ribitol, erythritol, and mixtures thereof. In an embodiment, the composition further includes a preservative benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol and potassium sorbate in an amount ranging from 0.00001% w/v to 5% w/v, said preservative being benzyl alcohol.

[00050] In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition comprises: oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof in combination with any or a combination of a corticosteroid, an antihistamine, an anti-allergy agent, an aminothiol, an anti-inflammatory agent, an immunosuppressants, NO (nitric oxide) releasing drugs, an PDE inhibitors, 5-HT1 agonists, ergolines, TCAs, anticonvulsant, an JAK Inhibitor and a bronchodilator. The pharmaceutical composition also includes at least one excipient and a carrier.

[00051] The advantageous liquid formulations of the present disclosure convert into a gel upon its administration in the nasal region and releases oxymetazoline locally in a sustained manner. The advantageous liquid formulations of the present disclosure also form a layer on the nasal mucosa, which acts like a barrier to entry of pathogens and allergens inhibiting their invasion into sinuses and deep layers of lining of the nose. Accordingly, the formulations of the present disclosure can find utility in treatment of a wide variety of allergic conditions/ diseases/ disorders.

[00052] In an embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition comprises: oxymetazoline HC1, D-panthenol, zinc sulphate 7H₂O , propylene glycol, xylitol 90, benzalkonium chloride, citric acid anhydrous, tri sodium citrate anhydrous and purified water.

[00053] In an embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition comprises: oxymetazoline HC1, D-panthenol, EDTA, propylene glycol, xylitol 90, benzalkonium chloride, citric acid anhydrous, tri sodium citrate anhydrous and purified water.

[00054] In an embodiment, present invention provides a method for manufacturing the nasal composition. The method comprises: (a) preparing citrate buffer using citric acid anhydrous and trisodium citrate with 70 % of water; (b) oxymetazoline, Dexpanthenol, Zinc Sulphate 7H₂O, PG, Xylitol 90, BKC are added in one after another; and (c) final volume made up using purified water. Similarly other exemplified compositions can be prepared.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[00055] The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pharmaceutical compositions.

[00056] As used herein, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings set forth below. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood to one of ordinary skill in the art. It is also understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.

[00057] It must be noted that, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, “an active agent” or “an active ingredient” refers not only to a single active agent but also to a combination of two or more different active agents, “a dosage form” refers to a combination of dosage forms as well as to a single dosage form, and the like.

[00058] The term “active agent” or “therapeutic agent”, encompass not only the specified molecular entity but also its pharmaceutically acceptable, pharmacologically active analogs, including, but not limited to, salts, esters, amides, prodrugs, conjugates, active metabolites, and other such derivatives, analogs, and related compounds.

[00059] The term “combination therapy" or "combined treatment" or "in combination" as used herein denotes any form of concurrent or concomitantly or co-administration of active agents for treating acute and chronic allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis, food allergy, sinusitis, hay fever, asthma, upper respiratory infections, nasal allergy, chronic rhinosinusitis, common cold but not limited thereto, which may be triggered upon a subject coming into contact with allergen(s).

[00060] The terms “treating” and “treatment” as used herein refers to reduction in severity and/or frequency of symptoms, elimination of symptoms and/or underlying cause, and improvement or remediation of damage caused thereby. Thus, “treating” a subject/patient as described herein encompasses treating a wide variety of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis, food allergy, sinusitis, hay fever, asthma, but not limited thereto, which may be triggered upon a subject encountering allergen(s).

[00061] The term “dosage form” denotes any form of a pharmaceutical composition that contains an amount of active agent sufficient to elicit a desired therapeutic response.

[00062] The term “controlled release” refers to a drug-containing formulation or fraction thereof in which release of the drug is not immediate. The term “controlled release” as used herein includes sustained release, non-immediate release and delayed release formulations. [00063] The term “sustained release” (synonymous with “extended release”) is used in its conventional sense to refer to a drug formulation that provides for gradual release of a drug over an extended period of time.

[00064] The term “pharmaceutically acceptable” means the material incorporated into a pharmaceutical composition that can be administered to a patient without causing any undesirable biological effects or interacting in a deleterious manner with any of the other components of the composition in which it is contained. When the term “pharmaceutically acceptable” is used to refer to a pharmaceutical carrier or excipient, it is implied that the carrier or excipient has met the required standards of toxicological and manufacturing testing or that it is included on the Inactive Ingredient Guide prepared by the U.S. Food and Drug administration.

[00065] “Pharmacologically active” (or simply “active”) as in a pharmacologically active derivative or analog, refers to a derivative or analog having the same type of pharmacological activity as the parent compound and approximately equivalent in degree. The pharmaceutical composition provided in the present disclosure includes an direct-acting sympathomimetic with marked alpha-adrenergic activity such as oxymetazoline a vasoconstrictor that is used to relieve nasal congestion.

[00066] In an embodiment, the decongestant compound can be selected from cyclopentamine, ephedrine, epinephrine, fenoxazoline, levomethamphetamine, metizoline, naphazoline, oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, propylhexedrine, tetryzoline, tramazoline, tuaminoheptane, tymazoline or xylometazoline.

[00067] Oxymetazoline are imidazoline-derived sympathomimetic agents are used as nasal decongestants, directly stimulate a-adrenoceptors and alleviate the obstruction by decongestion effect by narrowing the nasal vessels, especially sinusoidal venules in the nasal mucosa. These compounds show a greater affinity for the a-adrenoceptors and selectively stimulate only alpha 2 receptors on nasal mucosal than al adrenoceptors, and alpha 2 receptors influence nasal sinusoid venules while al receptors affect venous and arterial nerves surrounding nasal mucosa. Oxymetazoline binds to al - and a2-adrenoceptors, which are Gq- protein-coupled receptors that promote vascular smooth muscle contraction by increasing intracellular calcium levels in response to ligand activation. Oxymetazoline relieves nasal congestion by vaso-constricting the respiratory microvasculature, in both resistance and capacitance blood vessels on the human nasal mucosa, leading to decreased nasal mucosal blood flow, edema, and airflow resistance.

[00068] Xylometazoline is a direct-acting alpha-adrenergic agonist used for the symptomatic treatment of nasal congestion and minor inflammation due to allergies or colds. Xylometazoline is a more selective agonist at α2B -adrenoceptors. Xylometazoline decreases nasal resistance during inspiration and expiration and increases the volume of nasal airflow. Compared to oxymetazoline, xylometazoline had a slightly faster onset of action although they had a similar duration of action.

[00069] In an embodiment, the nasal composition comprises of: decongestant with one or more additional agents which can reduced the microbial load, provide moisturizing effect, and prevent drying of the mucosal layer, forming films in the nasal cavity for protection and increases the stability of the formulation. The additional agents can be selected from D- Panthenol, zinc salt, propylene glycol, EDTA, sodium hyaluronic acid and its salts, xylitol 90, Benzalkonium chloride, ethanol, propylene glycol, benzyl alcohol, chlorobutanol, Methyl paraben along with citric acid anhydrous, tri sodium citrate anhydrous with one or more excipients.

[00070] In the present invention, the formulation contains, in addition to the active ingredients, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

[00071] Nasal spray formulations contemplated to be developed within the scope of the invention may additionally contain compounds of the polyol group due to both the moisturizing effect and the growth inhibitory effect of certain upper respiratory tract infections.

[00072] In an embodiment, the nasal composition comprises of a decongestant, D- panthenol, zinc sulphate 7H₂O , propylene glycol, xylitol 90, benzalkonium chloride, citric acid anhydrous, tri sodium citrate anhydrous and purified water. The composition may include one or more additional pharmaceutically excipients.

[00073] The decongestant according to the present invention can be selected from group consisting of cyclopentamine, ephedrine, epinephrine, fenoxazoline, levomethamphetamine, metizoline, naphazoline, oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, propylhexedrine, tetryzoline, tramazoline, tuaminoheptane, tymazoline or xylometazoline and their pharmaceutical acceptable salts forms thereof. In some embodiments the decongestant is oxymetazoline HC1 or xylometazoline hydrochloride.

[00074] In an embodiment, the nasal composition comprises of oxymetazoline HC1, D- panthenol, zinc sulphate 7H₂O , propylene glycol, xylitol 90, benzalkonium chloride, citric acid anhydrous, tri sodium citrate anhydrous and purified water. The composition may include one or more additional pharmaceutically excipients.

[00075] In an embodiment, the nasal composition comprises of oxymetazoline HC1, D- Panthenol, EDTA, propylene glycol, xylitol 90, benzalkonium chloride, citric acid anhydrous, tri sodium citrate anhydrous and purified water. The composition may include one or more additional pharmaceutically excipients.

[00076] In an embodiment, the nasal pharmaceutical composition comprising an active ingredient which provides relief to the nasal congestion and a well-known active ingredient which protect the nasal epithelium against damage creating a protective film layer in the nasal mucosa and restoring the moisture lost. The combination of decongestant and panthenol or its salts thereof has shown that decongestant has sympathomimetic activity as well as preventing mucosal irritation and is effective against nasal dryness.

[00077] In this regard, the active substance that promotes the protection of intranasal health in the present invention is D-panthenol, an alcoholic analogue of D-pantothenic acid that is used as a supplement or application to support a healthy epithelium.. D-panthenol which, significantly reduces transdermal water loss and provide adequate hydration by forming a protective property. The use of dexpanthenol in the nasal formulation is to provide prominently moisturization after intranasal application. Other moisturizing agents known in the state-of-the-art is hyaluronic acid or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms such as sodium hyaluronate, glycine and others. Addition of dexpanthenol into the pharmaceutical composition of the invention will prevent of undesirable effects such as dryness of the nasal mucosa, irritation and inflammation which are associated with the use of nasal decongestant and provide effective treatment to accelerate recovery in damaged tissue with adequate hydration. [00078] In an embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition includes chelating agent edetate disodium (EDTA) disrupts biofilm which are harboring bacteria and fungi in the nasal passages. Similarly, preservatives such as benzalkonium chloride prevents the growth of bacteria. Further, the nasal composition also includes propylene glycol to add moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick or crusty mucus, making it easier to remove the mucus. This helps to prevent nosebleeds, relieve a stuffy nose, and make breathing easier. This combination has also resulted in an effective and novel composition for relieving symptoms related to diseases such as upper respiratory tract infections, nasal congestion, colds and allergic rhinitis. Therapeutic benefit will be achieved by incorporating dexpanthenol, a well-known substance that protects the nasal epithelium against damage by creating a protective film layer in the nasal mucosa and restoring the moisture lost; a zine salt, a well know agent which prevent microbes from attaching to and infecting cells in the nasal cavity and a chelating agents such as EDTA which is a known biofilm disruptor which break apart the biofilm that harbors pathogenic microbes in the nasal passages for the active agents to act on the microbes.

[00079] There are some difficulties in preparing pharmaceutical compositions containing the active ingredients in combination mainly due to chemical or physical incompatibility. For example, formulation with D-Panthenol and EDTA were found to be compatible in the presence of Propylene Glycol. While formulations with zinc sulphate were found incompatible with EDTA.

[00080] In an embodiment, the nasal composition of the present invention may additionally contain compounds of the polyol group due to both the moisturizing effect and the growth inhibitory effect of certain upper respiratory tract infections. For this purpose, polyols such as glycerin and sorbitol can be used.

[00081] In an embodiment, oxymetazoline hydrochloride can range from an amount from 0.000 Ito 20 % by weight, D-Panthenol at an amount from to 0.0001 to 20 % by weight, Zn salt at an amount from 0.0001 to 20% by weight for each dose unit to be administered. In an embodiment, present invention comprises oxymetazoline hydrochloride at an amount of 0.000 Ito 20 % by weight, D-Panthenol at an amount from 0.0001 to 20 % by weight, a sugar alcohol at a concentration ranging from 0.001% w/v to 25% w/v, and EDTA at an amount from 0.0001 to 20% by weight for each dose unit to be administered.

[00082] In an embodiment, the pharmaceutically acceptable excipient at an amount from to 0.0001 to 20 % by weight are selected from Propylene Glycol, Xylitol 90, Benzalkonium chloride, Citric acid anhydrous, Tri Sodium citrate anhydrous, Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), Sodium phosphate dibasic, Sodium phosphate monobasic, Glycine, Potassium sorbate, Sodium chloride, Citrate buffer, Sodium bicarbonate, Carrageenan, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose(HPMC), hydrochloride, sodium hydroxide, Sodium citrate and Microcrystalline cellulose(MCC) / Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Some of these excipients may have multiple functions in the composition.

[00083] In an embodiment present disclosure provides a stable nasal pharmaceutical composition/nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, and wherein the composition comprises a combination of: a therapeutically effective amount of decongestant, at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20%w/v; D-panthenol at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20%w/v; a sugar alcohol at a concentration ranging from 0.001% w/v to 25% w/v, and a zinc salt at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20% w/v; wherein, the composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[00084] In a particular embodiment, the decongestant is oxymetazoline or xylometazoline or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, preferably oxymetazoline hydrochloride and xylometazoline, hydrochloride.

[00085] In an embodiment, zinc salts are zinc picolinate, zinc citrate, zinc acetate, zinc glycerate, zinc monomethionine and zinc sulphate 7H₂O.

[00086] In an embodiment, the sugar alcohol is xylitol.

[00087] In an embodiment, the nasal composition further comprises a chelating agent, wherein the chelating agent is EDTA.

[00088] In an embodiment, the nasal composition further comprises a preservative, wherein the preservative are benzyl alcohol, benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA, or a mixtures thereof.

[00089] In an embodiment, the preservative is benzalkonium chloride. [00090] In an embodiment, the nasal composition further comprises a solvent, wherein the solvent is propylene glycol and water.

[00091] In an embodiment, the nasal composition further comprises a buffer component to maintain the acidic pH of the composition, wherein the buffer component is citrate buffer, preferably citric acid anhydrous and tri sodium citrate anhydrous, or a mixture thereof.

[00092] In an embodiment, the nasal composition is formulated as a liquid formulation in the form of nasal spray nasal spray, aerosols, nebulizer, topical spray or nasal drop.

[00093] In a particular embodiment, the stable nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, comprises of: about therapeutically effective amount of decongestant, at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20%w/v; D-panthenol at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20% w/v; and zinc salt at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20%w/v; about 4% w/v of propylene glycol, about 0.0001% w/v to 20%w/v of xylitol, about 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride, about 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous, about 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous and water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[00094] In a particular embodiment, the stable nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, comprises of: in range of 0.001% w/v to 0.1% w/v of decongestant, in the range of 1% w/v to 15% w/v of D-panthenol, in range of 0.01% w/v to 0.1 % w/v of zinc sulphate 7H₂O, in range of 1 % w/v to 10% w/v of propylene glycol, in range of 0.5% to 1.5% of xylitol, in range of 0.01% to 0.1% of benzalkonium chloride, in range of 0.05% to 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous, in range of 0.01% to 0.6001% of tri sodium anhydrous and water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[00095] In a particular embodiment, the stable nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, comprises of: about 0.05% w/v of xylometazoline hydrochloride, about 5% w/v of D-panthenol, about 0.09 % w/v of zinc sulphate 7H₂O, about 4% w/v of propylene glycol, about 1% of xylitol, about 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride, about 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous, about 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous and water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[00096] In a particular embodiment, the stable nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, comprises of: about 0.05% w/v of oxymetazoline hydrochloride, about 5% w/v of D-panthenol, about 0.09 % w/v of zinc sulphate 7H₂O, about 4% w/v of propylene glycol, about 1% of xylitol, about 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride, about 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous, about 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous and water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[00097] In yet another embodiment, the stable nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, comprises of: about 0.05% w/v of decongestant, about 5% w/v of D- panthenol, about 0.05 % w/v of EDTA, about 4% w/v of propylene glycol, about 1% of xylitol, about 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride, about 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous, about 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous and water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[00098] In yet another embodiment, the stable nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, comprises of: about 0.05% w/v of oxymetazoline hydrochloride, about 5% w/v of D-panthenol, about 0.05 % w/v of EDTA, about 4% w/v of propylene glycol, about 1% of xylitol, about 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride, about 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous, about 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous and water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[00099] In yet another embodiment, the stable nasal composition for application to a nasal membrane, comprises of: about 0.05% w/v of xylometazoline hydrochloride, about 5% w/v of D-panthenol, about 0.05 % w/v of EDTA, about 4% w/v of propylene glycol, about 1% of xylitol, about 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride, about 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous, about 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous and water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.

[000100] The combination is applied topically to the intranasal route of application. The pharmaceutical composition according to the invention may be in solution or suspension form such as drop or spray, or in semi- solid form such as gel, lotion, cream and ointment.

[000101] An aspect of the present disclosure provides a pharmaceutical composition including: oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof, said composition being formulated as a liquid formulation meant for nasal administration. In an embodiment, the liquid formulation turns into a gel upon nasal administration. In an embodiment, the composition is formulated as a nasal spray. [000102] In an embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition comprises: oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof and an in-situ gel forming polymer. Inclusion of in- situ gel forming polymer as part of the composition affords conversion of the composition into a gel upon administration in the nasal region. Non-limiting examples of in situ gel forming polymers include mucoadhesive polymers and thermosensitive polymers. The non- limiting examples of such polymers include carbopol 934P, chitosan, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (NaCMC), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), HPMC-K4M, HPMC E5, hydroxypropyl cellulose , poly(acrylic acid), pluronic, poloxamer gel, poloxamer Fl 27, N- trimethyl chitosan chloride, N-[(2-hydroxy-3-trimethylammonium)propyl] chitosan chloride (HTCC), Chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol, Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNiPAAm), polymethacrylic acid, polyethylene glycol, polyveinylacetal diethylamino acetate, gellan gum, alginic acid, xyloglucan, pectin, chitosan, poly(DL-lactic acid), poly(DL-lactide-co- glycolide), poly-caprolactone, Poly(ether-ester) based biodegradable block copolymers such as poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(lactic acid) (PEO-PLA) copolymer, poly(ethyleneoxide)- poly(caprolactone) (PEO-PCL), poly(ethyleneglycol)-poly(lactide-co-glycolide)- poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG-PLGA-PEG) and combinations thereof.

[000103] The non-limiting examples of gelling or thickening agents include cellulose- based gelling agents, polymeric gelling agents, natural gelling agents, Pemulenl polymeric emulsifiers, carbomer, carrageenan, chitosan, gelatin, gellan gum, pectin, poloxamer: Antarox F, kolliphor P, poly(ethylene) oxide, polycarbophil, pullulan sorbital, polyethylene glycol, polycarbophil, hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC), carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxy ethyl cellulose (HEC), cyclodextrin xanthan gum, gellan gum, guar gum, pectin, and gelatin.

[000104] In an embodiment, the exemplified pharmaceutical composition 1 comprises: oxymetazoline HC1, D-panthenol, zinc sulphate 7H₂O , propylene glycol, xylitol 90, benzalkonium chloride, citric acid anhydrous, tri sodium citrate anhydrous and purified water.

[000105] In an embodiment, the exemplified pharmaceutical composition 2 comprises: oxymetazoline HC1, D-panthenol, EDTA, propylene glycol, xylitol 90, benzalkonium chloride, citric acid anhydrous, tri sodium citrate anhydrous and purified water. [000106] In an embodiment, the exemplified pharmaceutical compositions comprises xylometazoline HC1, D-panthenol, zinc sulphate 7H₂O , propylene glycol, xylitol 90, benzalkonium chloride, citric acid anhydrous, tri sodium citrate anhydrous and purified water.

[000107] In an embodiment, the exemplified pharmaceutical compositions comprises xylometazoline HC1, D-panthenol, EDTA, propylene glycol, xylitol 90, benzalkonium chloride, citric acid anhydrous, tri sodium citrate anhydrous and purified water.

[000108] In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition 1 and 2 may further includes any or a combination of: corticosteroid, 5-HT1 agonists, ergolines, TCAs, anticonvulsant, anti-histamine, aminothiol, anti-allergy agent, anti-inflammatory agent, immunosuppressant, NO (nitric oxide) releasing drugs, phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors, Janus kinase (JAK) Inhibitor, 5-HT1 agnostic, TCAs, and bronchodilator in effective therapeutic amounts for the treatment of the particular disease or condition.

[000109] In some embodiments, non-limiting examples of corticosteroids, anti- histamines, anti-allergy, aminothiol, anti-inflammatory agents and bronchodilators include: beclomethasone, budesonide, ciclesonide, flunisolide, fluticasone furoate, fluticasone propionate, mometasone, triamcinolone, prednisone, desloratadine, azelastine, cetirizine, terfenadine, chlorphenamine, levocetirizine, montelukast, loratadine, bilastine, levalbuterol, olopatadine, brompheniramine, benralizumab, chlorpheniramine, clemastine, cromolyn, cyproheptadine, ibuprofen, diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, promethazine, triprolidine, ketotifen, naphazoline, pheniramine, methylprednisolone, dexamethasone, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, Albuterol, levalbuterol, ipratropium bromide, vilanterol, salbutamol, salmeterol, formoterol, oxymetazoline, xylometazoline, amidrine, beclomethasone, ciclesonide, fluticasone furoate, mometasone, budesonide, fluticasone, triamcinolone, glycopyrronium, tiotropium, arformoterol, theophylline, aminophylline, ipratropium, bitolterol, carbuterol, fenoterol, isoetarine, pirbuterol, procaterol, reproterol, rimiterol, salbutamol, levosalbutamol, terbutaline, tulobuterol, bambuterol, clenbuterol, formoterol/arformoterol, salmeterol, salmefamol, abediterol, carmoterol, indacaterol, olodaterol, vilanterol, epinephrine, hexoprenaline, isoprenaline (isoproterenol), orciprenaline (metaproterenol), beclomethasone, budesonide, ciclesonide, flunisolide, fluticasone propionate, mometasone, triamcinolone, aclidinium bromide, ipratropium bromide, oxitropium bromide, tiotropium bromide, umeclidinium bromide, acefylline, ambuphylline, aminophylline, bamifylline, choline theophyllinate, caffeine, doxofylline, enprofylline, etamiphylline, proxyphylline, theophylline, montelukast, pranlukast, zafirlukast, zileuton, ramatroban, seratrodast, cysteamine HC1 and combinations thereof. [000110] In some embodiments, non-limiting examples of immunosuppressant includes azathioprine, mycophenolic acid, leflunomide, teriflunomide, ciclosporin, pimecrolimus, tacrolimus, voclosporin, lenalidomide, pomalidomide, thalidomide, apremilast, sirolimus, everolimus, ridaforolimus, temsirolimus, umirolimus, zotarolimus, baricitinib, blisibimod, nilotinib, filgotinib, tofacitinib, upadacitinib, abatacept, belatacept, etanercept pegsunercept, aflibercept alefacept rilonacept and combinations thereof.

[000111] In some embodiments, non-limiting examples of NO releasing drugs include glyceryl trinitrate, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, isoamyl nitrite and other derivatives and analogs with the NO releasing properties.

[000112] In some embodiments, non-limiting examples of 5-HT1 agonists include almotriptan, avitriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan and other derivatives and analogs and combinations thereof.

[000113] In some embodiments, non-limiting examples of ergolines include dihydroergocryptine, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, lisuride methylergometrine, methysergide and other derivatives and analogs and combinations thereof.

[000114] In some embodiments, non-limiting examples of TCAs include amitriptyline, nortriptyline, imipramine, and other derivatives and analogs and combinations thereof.

[000115] In some embodiments, non-limiting examples of anticonvulsant include carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, valproate and other derivatives and analogs and combinations thereof.

[000116] In some embodiments, non-limiting examples of PDE 4 inhibitor include apremilast, arofylline, atizoram, benafentrine, catramilast, cilomilast, cipamfylline, crisaborole, denbutylline, difamilast, drotaverine, etazolate, filaminast, glaucine, indimilast, irsogladine, lavamilast, lirimilast, lotamilast, luteolin, mesembrenone, mesembrine, mesopram, oglemilast, piclamilast, pumafentrine, revamilast, roflumilast, rolipram, ronomilast, tetomilast, tofimilast, zardaverine, ibudilast, roflumilast and combinations thereof.

[000117] In some embodiments, non-limiting examples of PDE 3 inhibitor include adibendan, amrinone (inamrinone), anagrelide, benafentrine, bucladesine, carbazeran, cilostamide, cilostazol, enoximone, imazodan, meribendan, milrinone, olprinone, parogrelil, pimobendan, pumafentrine, quazinone, siguazodan, trequinsin, vesnarinone, zardaverine and combinations thereof.

[000118] In some embodiments, non-limiting examples of PDE 5 inhibitor include acetildenafil, aildenafil, avanafil, beminafil, benzamidenafil, dasantafil, icariin, gisadenafil, homosildenafil, lodenafil, mirodenafil, nitrosoprodenafil, norcarbodenafil, sildenafil, sulfoaildenafil, tadalafil, udenafil, vardenafil and combination thereof.

[000119] In some embodiments, non-limiting examples of JAK Inhibitor include abrocitinib, baricitinib, filgotinib, momelotinib, oclacitinib, peficitinib, ruxolitinib, tofacitinib, tasocitinib, upadacitinib, atiprimod, baricitinib, cucurbitacin I (elatericin B,) lestaurtinib, pacritinib, peficitinib, ruxolitinib, SD-1008, cercosporamide, decernotinib, peficitinib, and combination thereof.

[000120] The present disclosure comprises the compositions and formulations of an unique treatment option for allergic conditions/disorders, wherein oxymetazoline or xylometazoline being a direct-acting alpha (a)-adrenergic agonist, by stimulating adrenergic receptors, oxymetazoline or xylometazoline causes vasoconstriction of dilated arterioles and reduces blood flow affords treatment of allergic conditions/disorders, D-panthenol and xylitol enhances moisturization and hydration and, retains moisture in the nasal cavities, while zinc salts acts like a micronutrient which also provides antioxidant effects along with anti-microbial effects forming a protective layer on the mucosa while aiding in maintaining many biochemical and physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, and multiple organ and systemic levels, wherein alteration of zinc homeostasis may cause dysfunction of many organs and systems; further, zinc ions may prevent viruses such as rhinovirus from attaching to and infecting cells in the nasal cavity as well as Covid- 19. The formulation compositions of the instant invention also exerts antioxidant actions, inhibits microsomal lipid peroxidation, enhanced hydration, antimicrobial properties, and hydroxyl radical scavenging activity resulting in reduction of tissue damage and inflammation. [000121] Accordingly, another aspect of the present disclosure provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising: oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof and a zinc salt, said composition being formulated as a liquid formulation meant for nasal administration. [000122] The composition of the present disclosure comprises oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof and a zinc salt. In an embodiment, the zinc salt is ZnSO₄.7H₂O. [000123] In an embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition includes an osmolyte such as xylitol that may lower airway surface liquid salt concertation thus enhancing the activity of innate immune system. Xylitol also acts as an antimicrobial agent helps to reduce or control the microbial load in the nasal cavity and prevent or slow the manifestation of the infection. Accordingly, the compositions of the present disclosure including oxymetazoline and xylitol exhibit strong functional reciprocity and synergy. [000124] In another embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition may include a moisture improving agent such as glycerin. This prevents dryness of nasal passage and pain associated. [000125] In an embodiment, polysorbate 80 or polysorbate 20 or polysorbate as a non- ionic surfactant is used as a solvent, for enhancing the drug distribution and its absorption. Further use of propylene glycol helps in reducing the symptoms of obstruction and inflammation in the nose. [000126] In an embodiment, the composition includes an excipient. The excipient is selected from any or a combination of a diluent, an anti-oxidant, a preservative, anti- microbial agent, a solvent, a polyhydric alcohol, an isotonicity adjusting agent, a pH adjusting agent, a buffer, a co-solvent, a humectant, a sugar alcohol, an in-situ gel forming polymer, a fatty acid or derivative thereof, an amino acid or metabolite or derivative thereof, a surfactant, a solubilizer and a stabilizer. [000127] In an embodiment the citric acid anhydrous used as buffer component in the composition is a colorless or translucent crystals, or as a white crystalline, efflorescent powder. It is odorless and has a strong acidic taste. The citric acid anhydrous used in the composition is a buffer to adjust the pH of present composition. [000128] In an embodiment the tri sodium citrate anhydrous used as buffer component in the composition is odorless, colorless, monoclinic crystals, or a white crystalline powder with a cooling, saline taste. It is slightly deliquescent in moist air, and in warm dry air it is efflorescent. Sodium citrate, as either the dihydrate or anhydrous material, used to adjust the pH of present composition.

[000129] In an embodiment a sugar alcohol like xylitol is used as an antimicrobial preservative and an osmolyte to increases product stability with its higher osmotic pressure. In addition, xylitol has also been demonstrated to exert certain specific bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects, particularly against common spoilage organisms. While propylene glycol is a clear, colorless, viscous solution is used as a solvent preservative in the pharmaceutical formulations. The benzalkonium chloride a quaternary ammonium compound, zinc sulphate heptahydrate, EDTA, xylitol is used in the pharmaceutical composition as an antimicrobial preservative.

[000130] The composition may be formulated as a semi-solid or liquid dosage form, preferably, in a liquid dosage form. Non-limiting examples of dosage forms includes suspension, solution, emulsion, powder, aerosol sprays, cream, ointment, lotion, gel and the likes. In an embodiment, the composition is formulated as a liquid formulation meant for nasal administration. In an embodiment, the composition is formulated as a nasal spray.

[000131] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the composition includes: a zinc salt in an amount ranging from 0.0001% w/v to 20% w/v; a poly hydric alcohol in an amount ranging from 0.0001% w/v to 10% w/v; a surfactant in an amount ranging from 0.0001% w/v to 30% w/v; a sugar alcohol in an amount ranging from 0.0005% w/v to 25% w/v; water in an amount ranging from 35% w/v to 90% w/v. In an embodiment, the composition further includes a preservative in an amount ranging from 0.0001% w/v to 5% w/v.

[000132] Examples of polyhydric alcohols useful in the compositions of the present disclosure include polyhydric alkanes, polyhydric alkane esters, polyalkene glycols, and mixtures thereof. Polyhydric alkanes can be propylene glycol, glycerin, glycerol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, 1, 3-propanediol and the likes, but not limited thereto. Polyhydric alkane esters can be dipropylene glycol, ethoxydiglycol and the likes, but not limited thereto. Polyalkene glycols can be polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol and the likes, but not limited thereto.

[000133] Examples of antioxidants useful in the compositions of the present disclosure include sodium metabisulfite, vitamin A, tocopherol, ascorbic acid or salt or derivative thereof, tartaric acid or salt or derivative thereof, retinyl palmitate, sesamol, thiol derivatives, Butylated Hydroxy Anisole (BHA), Butylated Hydroxyl Toluene (BHT), and mixtures thereof. However, any other anti-oxidant(s), as known to or appreciated by a person skilled in the art can also be used to serve its/their intended purpose as laid down in embodiments of the present disclosure. Examples of buffers useful in the compositions of the present disclosure include citric acid or salt or derivative thereof benzoic acid or salt or derivative thereof, sorbic acid or salt or derivative thereof, succinic acid or salt or derivative thereof, a bicarbonate salt of alkali earth metal, amino acids, an acid salt of an amino acid, an alkali salt of an amino acid and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples of buffer includes sodium phosphate dibasic, citric acid anhydrous, tri sodium citrate anhydrous, sodium phosphate monobasic, citric acid and sodium citrate, acetic acid and sodium acetate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, potassium hydrogen phthalate and NaOH, disodium hydrogen phosphate and sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, anhydrous disodium hydrogen phosphate and citric acid, sodium acetate and acetic acid, potassium dihydrogen phosphate and IM KOH. However, any other buffer(s), as known to or appreciated by a person skilled in the art can also be used to serve its/their intended purpose as laid down in embodiments of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the buffer is citric acid or salt or derivative thereof. Buffers are used to adjust pH same to physiological conditions and maximize drug stability in the nasal formulation.

[000134] Examples of sugar alcohols useful in the compositions of the present disclosure include sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol, maltitol, inositol, allitol, altriol, dulcitol, galactitol, glucitol, hexitol, iditol, pentitol, ribitol, erythritol, and mixtures thereof.

[000135] Non-limiting examples of in situ gel forming polymers include mucoadhesive polymers and thermosensitive polymers such as carbopol 934P, chitosan, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (NaCMC), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), hydroxypropyl cellulose , poly(acrylic acid), pluronic, poloxamer gel, poloxamer Fl 27, N- trimethyl chitosan chloride, N-[(2-hydroxy-3-trimethylammonium)propyl] chitosan chloride (HTCC), Chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol, Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNiPAAm), polymethacrylic acid, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, polyveinylacetal diethylamino acetate, gellan gum, alginic acid, xyloglucan, pectin, chitosan, poly(DL-lactic acid), poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide), poly-caprolactone, Poly(ether-ester) based biodegradable block copolymers such as poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(lactic acid) (PEO-PLA) copolymer, poly(ethyleneoxide)-poly(caprolactone) (PEO-PCL), poly(ethyleneglycol)-poly(lactide-co- glycolide)-poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG-PLGA-PEG) and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the in situ gel forming polymer includes a combination of microcrystalline cellulose and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, such as Vivapur® MCG 81 Ip.

[000136] Examples of surfactants useful in the compositions of the present disclosure include anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof. Anionic surfactants useful herein include, but are not limited to, sarcosine type surfactants or sarcosinates; taurates such as sodium methyl cocoyl taurate; alkyl sulfates such as sodium trideceth sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate; sodium lauryl sulfoacetate; sodium lauroyl isethionate; sodium laureth carboxylate; sodium dodecyl benzenesulfonate and mixtures thereof. Nonionic surfactants that can be used in the compositions of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), including various grades of PVP such as PVP K-15, K30, K-60 and K-90, compounds produced by the condensation of alkylene oxide groups with an organic hydrophobic compound which may be aliphatic or alkyl-aromatic in nature. Examples of suitable nonionic surfactants include, but are not limited to, alkyl polyglucosides; block copolymers such as ethylene oxide and propylene oxide copolymers e.g. Poloxamers; ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oils; Alkyl polyethylene oxide e.g. Polysorbates, and/or; fatty alcohol ethoxylates; polyethylene oxide condensates of alkyl phenols; products derived from the condensation of ethylene oxide with the reaction product of propylene oxide and ethylene diamine; ethylene oxide condensates of aliphatic alcohols; long chain tertiary amine oxides; long chain tertiary phosphine oxides; long chain dialkyl sulfoxides; and mixtures thereof. The amphoteric surfactants useful in the compositions of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, derivatives of aliphatic secondary and tertiary amines in which the aliphatic radical can be a straight chain or branched and wherein one of the aliphatic substituents contains from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms and one contains an anionic water-solubilizing group, e.g., carboxylate, sulfonate, sulfate, phosphate, or phosphonate. Examples of suitable amphoteric surfactants include, but are not limited alkylimino-diproprionates, alkylamphoglycinates (mono or di), alkylamphoproprionates (mono or di), alkylamphoacetates (mono or di), N-alkyl 0- aminoproprionic acids, alkylpolyamino carboxylates, phosphorylated imidazolines, alkyl betaines, alkylamido betaines, alkylamidopropyl betaines, alkyl sultaines, alkylamido sultaines, and mixtures thereof. In certain embodiments, the amphoteric surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkylamidopropyl betaines, amphoacetates such as sodium lauroamphoacetate and mixtures thereof. Mixtures of any of the above-mentioned surfactants can also be employed. In an embodiment, the surfactant includes a combination of microcrystalline cellulose and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose such as Vivapur® MCG 81 Ip. Microcrystalline cellulose and/or sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (such as Vivapur® MCG 81 Ip), when used in the composition, may serve a dual function of in situ gel forming polymer and surfactant.

[000137] It could be noted during development of the formulation that oxymetazoline HC1 has polymorphic nature and has tendency to convert into crystalline form depending upon the solvent used. It could be noted, albeit surprisingly, that this crystal habit can be inhibited or at least slowed down by using a combination of microcrystalline cellulose and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, which while inhibiting conversion into a crystalline form, also acts as a suspending and stabilizing agent, further retarding the conversion of Oxymetazoline into crystalline form.

[000138] Accordingly, an aspect of the present disclosure provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof and a zinc salt, said composition being formulated as a liquid formulation meant for nasal administration, wherein said composition comprises a combination of microcrystalline cellulose and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose in an amount ranging from 0.0001% w/v to 20% w/v. In an embodiment, the composition includes a combination of microcrystalline cellulose and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose in an amount ranging from 0.0001% w/v to 20% w/v. alternatively, the composition includes a combination of microcrystalline cellulose and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose in an amount ranging from 0.0001% w/v to 15% w/v. In a preferred embodiment, the composition includes a combination of microcrystalline cellulose and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose in an amount ranging from 0.0005% w/v to 15% w/v.

[000139] In an embodiment, the composition includes a preservative in an amount ranging from 0.0001% w/v to 20% w/v, preferably, ranging from 0.0001% w/v to 10% w/v, more preferably, ranging from 0.01% w/v to 10% w/v and most preferably, ranging from 0.01% w/v to 0.5% w/v. Examples of preservatives useful in the compositions of the present disclosure include methyl paraben, propyl paraben, p-hydroxybenzoic acid esters, quaternary ammonium compounds such as benzalkonium chloride, sodium benzoate, benzyl alcohol, butanol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol and the likes.

[000140] Accordingly, an aspect of the present disclosure provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising: oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof and a zinc salt, said composition being formulated as a liquid formulation meant for nasal administration, wherein said composition comprises propylene glycol in an amount ranging from 0.1% w/v to 15% w/v. In an embodiment, the composition includes benzyl alcohol in an amount ranging from 0.1% w/v to 10% w/v. In an alternative embodiment, the composition includes benzyl alcohol in an amount ranging from 1% w/v to 10% w/v. In an embodiment, the composition includes benzyl alcohol in an amount ranging from 3% w/v to 13% w/v.

[000141] In an embodiment, the amino acids or metabolites or derivatives thereof include(s), but not limited to, glycine, glutamine, asparagine, arginine, lysine in biologically active enantiomeric forms, L-carnitine, choline, betaine, taurine, glycosaminoglycans including hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, L-glucosamine, heparins and mixtures thereof. In an embodiment, the composition includes hyaluronic acid or salt or derivative thereof in an amount ranging from 0.02% w/v to 3% w/v, preferably, ranging from 0.05% w/v to 2% w/v, more preferably, ranging from 0.1% w/v to 1% w/v and most preferably, ranging from 0.1% w/v to 0.5% w/v. [000142] Examples of stabilizers useful in the compositions of the present disclosure include, but not limited to, gums, agar, and taste masking agents like acrylic polymers, copolymers of acrylates, celluloses, resins and mixtures thereof.

[000143] In an embodiment, the fatty acid(s) or derivatives thereof include(s), but not limited to, fatty acids with Cl to C30 carbons, which includes long chain fatty acids; saturated or unsaturated fatty acids and derivatives thereof (monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) C18:ln-12c, C16: ln-5, C16:4n-1 and the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) C16:3n-4, C20:3n-3, C20:4n-6, C21 :5n-3 and C18:2n-9c,12t); hydrogenated fatty acids; fatty acid glycerides; polyoxyethylated oleic glycerides; monoglycerides and diglycerides; mono-, bi- or tri-substituted glycerides; glycerol mono-oleate esters; glycerol mono-caprate; glyceryl monocaprylate; dicaprylate; laurate, monolaurate; glyceryl palmitostearate; glyceryl behenate; diethyleneglycol palmitostearate; polyethyleneglycol stearate; polyoxyethyleneglycol palmitostearate; glyceryl mono palmitostearate; cetyl palmitate; polyethyleneglycol palmitostearate; dimethylpolysiloxane; mono- or di-glyceryl behenate;fatty acid derivatives such as diglyceryl lauryl fumarate (DGLF), diglyceryl lauryl succinate, diglyceryl capryl succinate, diglyceryl capryl fumarate; fatty alcohols associated with polyethoxylate fatty alcohols; cetyl alcohol; octyldodecanol; myristyl alcohol; isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, stearic acid, lauric acid, EP A, DHA, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, stearyl alcohol and mixture thereof. In an embodiment, the fatty acid derivatives includes any or a combination of: diglyceryl lauryl fumarate (DGLF), diglyceryl lauryl succinate, diglyceryl capryl succinate, and diglyceryl capryl fumarate.

[000144] The liquid formulation of the present disclosure gets converted into a gel upon its administration in the nasal region and releases the active agent locally in a sustained manner, while providing moisturizing effect and forming a layer on the nasal mucosa that acts like a barrier to entry of pathogens and allergens inhibiting their invasion into sinuses and deep layers of lining of the nose.

[000145] While one or more embodiments of the present disclosure enumerates and describes a list of excipients that may be used in the composition to serve an intended purpose, it should be appreciated that one or more excipients may also serve more than one function, obviating the need of inclusion of separate excipient for the specified purpose. For example, a combination of microcrystalline cellulose and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, when used as part of the composition, while inhibiting conversion of Oxymetazoline HC1 from amorphous form to crystalline form, it may also serve as one of a surfactant and/or stabilizer, and consequently, it would be apparent to a skilled artisan that one may, in such a case, one can obviate the inclusion of another surfactant and/or stabilizer or can adjust the amount(s) thereof. Although several embodiments of the present disclosure names few of the commonly used excipients, any other excipient known to or appreciated by a skilled person can also be used to realize the advantageous compositions of the present disclosure. Examples of useful excipients which can optionally be added to the composition are described in the Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients, 3rd edition, Edited by A. H. Kibbe, published by: American Pharmaceutical Association, Washington DC, ISBN: 0-917330-96- X, and in Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients (4th edition), Edited by Raymond C Rowe - Publisher: Science and Practice.

[000146] The liquid formulation meant for nasal administration of the present disclosure can be prepared by the method that includes: (a) preparing a first premix by taking a part of water (e.g. 40-95% of the total amount of water required in the formulation) in a compounding vessel and mixing a zinc salt and a polyhydric alcohol therewith; (b) preparing a second premix by mixing a surfactant with an aromatic alcohol; (c) adding oxymetazoline HC1 to the second premix to obtain a oxymetazoline solution; (d) adding the Oxymetazoline solution to the first premix; and (e) adjusting the final volume with remainder of water.

[000147] The compositions realized in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure can find utility in treatment of a wide variety of allergic conditions/disorders including allergic rhinitis, food allergy, sinusitis, hay fever, asthma and the likes. It could be noted that the components of the compositions realized in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure exhibit high degree of functional reciprocity, wherein Oxymetazoline being a direct-acting alpha (a)-adrenergic agonist, affords treatment of allergic conditions/disorders, while zinc salts form a protective layer on the mucosa.

[000148] The pharmaceutical compositions according to the present invention is not limited for the administration of the specific active ingredients mentioned above and it also envisages use of other decongestants either alone or in combination. [000149] Accordingly, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method of treatment of an allergic condition in a subject, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof and a zinc salt. In an embodiment, the composition is formulated as a liquid formulation meant for nasal administration. The allergic condition may be allergic rhinitis, food allergy, sinusitis, hay fever, asthma and the like conditions.

[000150] Further embodiment of the present disclosure provides a pharmaceutical composition for use in treatment of an allergic condition, said composition comprising oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof and a zinc salt. The allergic condition may be allergic rhinitis, food allergy, sinusitis, hay fever, asthma and the like conditions.

[000151] Yet another embodiment of the present disclosure provides use of a pharmaceutical composition for manufacture of a medicament for treatment of allergic condition, said composition comprising oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof and a zinc salt. The allergic condition may be allergic rhinitis, food allergy, sinusitis, hay fever, asthma and the like conditions.

[000152] Further embodiment of the present disclosure provides a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of allergic condition, said composition comprising oxymetazoline or a salt or a hydrate or a solvate thereof and a zinc salt. The allergic condition may be allergic rhinitis, food allergy, sinusitis, hay fever, asthma and the like conditions.

[000153] The compositions of the present disclosure affords increased therapeutic effects, and reduced adverse effects, making these pharmaceutical compositions extremely effective therapeutics, especially in the treatment of allergic diseases/conditions. Therapeutic levels of the combined drugs will vary from individual to individual and progression stage of disease. The combination medications in the appropriate amounts and intervals effective to treat oral, pharyngeal, oropharyngeal and esophageal disorders or diseases will necessarily be monitored both clinically and chemically by the medical experts or trained physicians.

[000154] Further, the patient may receive the specific dosage over a period of weeks, months, or years. For example, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, 7 months, 8 months, 9 months, 10 months, 11 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years and the like. [000155] The choice of appropriate dosages for the drugs used in combination therapy according to the present disclosure can be determined and optimized by the skilled artisan, e.g., by observation of the patient, including the patient's overall health, the response to the combination therapy, and the like. Optimization, for example, may be necessary if it is determined that a patient is not exhibiting the desired therapeutic effect or conversely, if the patient is experiencing undesirable or adverse side effects that are too many in number or are of a troublesome severity.

[000156] It is especially advantageous to formulate compositions of the present disclosure in unit dosage form for ease of administration and uniformity of dosage. The specifications of the dosage unit forms of the present disclosure are dependent on the unique characteristics of the composition and the particular therapeutic effect to be achieved. Dosages can further be determined by reference to the usual dose and manner of administration of the ingredients. Suitable pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms may be prepared using conventional methods known to those in the field of pharmaceutical formulation and described in the pertinent texts and literature, e.g., in Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy (Easton, Pa.: Mack Publishing Co., 1995).

[000157] In certain embodiments, diseases or conditions in the instant invention refers to allergic diseases exposure to allergens induces an IgE mediated inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nose. The disease manifests symptomatically as nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, itchy nose and sneezing. The nasal mucosa is the primary site for allergen exposure and the inflammatory reactions that cause allergic symptoms. The mechanisms driving the pathophysiology are multifaceted and include activation and migration of effector cells, release of mediators, chemokines and cytokines from inflammatory cells, and damage to the nasal epithelium and nerve endings. Topical administration of the nasal formulation as disclosed in the present invention allow for higher concentrations of drugs to be applied directly to the nasal mucosa the receptor sites of inflammation.

[000158] In certain embodiments, the disclosed composition may activate the intracellular glucocorticoid receptor that will translocate to the nucleus or interact with transcription factors in the cytoplasm to induced anti-inflammatory effects resulting of the modifications to gene transcription by either increase or suppress the transcription of anti-inflammatory genes and the genes encoding proteins that have inhibitory effects on transcription of inflammatory and immune genes. Thus, the nasal composition may inactivate the activation protein- 1 (AP-1) which is responsible for the transcription of many pro-inflammatory genes such as TNF-α, IL-1, IL-2, IL -4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL- 13, IFN-γ, GM-CSF.

[000159] In certain embodiments, the nasal composition may relieve the nasal congestion by activating the postsynaptic α1- and α2 adrenergic receptors on smooth muscles lining nasal vessels. Further the nasal composition exerts antimicrobial action. The composition disrupts the glucose cell-wall transport and intracellular glycolysis thus inhibiting growth of pathogenic bacteria. The nasal composition is an excellent mucolytic reducing the main components of the allergic and inflammatory cascade as well as providing microbiome modulation effects. The micronutrients zinc in the nasal composition modulates antiviral and antibacterial immunity and regulate inflammatory response, the differentiation, proliferation and function of inflammatory cells, by modifying several signaling pathways such as NF-KB signaling pathways and TCR signals. Zinc acts as a mucosal barrier and improve the functions of Th2 cells. Thus, reducing inflammation, and improving mucociliary clearance. Therefore, nasal formulation with fixed dose combination administered topically controls allergic symptoms in the convenient and cost-effective form of a single spray and reduction of symptoms.

[000160] The oxymetazoline hydrochloride an adrenergic agent used in the nasal spray composition disclosed in the present invention is a clear liquid formulation, in combination with dexpanthenol, an antioxidant and a moisturizer which accelerates the healing of the irritated nasal mucosa. The seasonal allergies like allergic rhinitis (hay fever) can keep the sinuses irritated, causing the tissue to become dry and inflamed. This can lead to thickened or sticky mucus, which aggravates the condition further. Sometimes, over-the-counter or prescription allergy medications can also cause the sinuses to dry out. The dexpanthenol in the disclosed composition in combination with oxymetazoline hydrochloride acts as the humectant and the citrate buffer stabilize the oxymetazoline and dexpanthenol the composition. Further the xylitol & Zinc sulphate for their anti-microbial property. [000161] The pH of the nasal composition is equal to the pH of nasal cavity (it may be 5.5 to 6.5) to avoid any irritation of nasal mucosa. This also avoid microbial growth in the nasal cavity and preserve the stability of the formulation.

[000162] Nasal drug delivery devices: Liquid nasal formulations are often aqueous solutions, but suspensions and emulsions can also be delivered. Liquid formulations are considered convenient particularly for topical indications where humidification counteracts the dryness and crusting often accompanies chronic nasal diseases. In traditional spray pump systems, preservatives are typically required to maintain microbiological stability in liquid formulations.

[000163] In some embodiments, the administration device can be: 1) a metered dose device such as a atomizer, sprayer, pump spray, dropper, squeeze tube, squeeze bottle, pipette, ampule, nasal cannula, metered dose device, nasal spray inhaler, nasal continuous positive air pressure device, or breath actuated bi-directional delivery device.

[000164] In an embodiment, nasal composition is administered using a nasal delivery device for supplying the composition to a subject's nasal airway, the devices can be a multi- dose or a single-dose. The administration can be done by a mechanical delivery pump, in particular a liquid delivery pump or a powder delivery pump, which delivers metered doses of a substance upon actuation. Aerosol canister may be used for delivering measured volumes of a propellant or similar substance, containing the drug, either as a suspension or as a solution.

[000165] In an embodiment, drops may be administered by sucking liquid into a glass dropper, inserting the dropper into a nostril with an extended neck before squeezing the rubber top to emit the drops. Delivery of liquid with rhinyle catheter and squirt tube is a simple way to deposit drug in the nose by inserting tip of a fine catheter or micropipette to the desired area under visual control and squirt the liquid into the desired location. Squeeze bottles can be used by squeezing a partly air-filled plastic bottle, wherein the drug is atomized when delivered from a jet outlet. The dose and particle size vary with the force applied. The metered-dose spray pumps offer high reproducibility of the emitted dose and plume geometry in in-vitro tests. The particle size and plume geometry can vary within certain limits and depend on the properties of the pump, the formulation, the orifice of the actuator, and the force applied. Spray pump may be without preservatives such as a collapsible bag, a movable piston, or a compressed gas to compensate for the emitted liquid volume. The single- and duo-dose spray devices such as metered-dose spray pumps require priming and some degree of overfill to maintain dose conformity for the labeled number of doses. A simple variant of a single-dose spray device (MAD) is a nosepiece with a spray tip fitted to a standard syringe.

[000166] In another embodiment, the powered nebulizers and atomizers use compressed gasses (air, oxygen, and nitrogen) or ultrasonic or mechanical power to break up medical solutions and suspensions into small aerosol droplets that can be directly inhaled into the mouth or nose. The smaller particles and slow speed of the nebulized aerosol are advocated to increase penetration to the target sites in the middle and superior meatuses and the paranasal sinuses. Powder medication formulations have greater stability than liquid formulations as preservatives may not be required. Powders tend to stick to the moist surface of the nasal mucosa before being dissolved and cleared. In certain embodiments, bio- adhesive excipients or agents are used for slowing ciliary action to decrease clearance rates and improve absorption. A number of factors like moisture sensitivity, solubility, particle size, particle shape, and flow characteristics will impact deposition and absorption.

[000167] Depending on liquid or powder nasal composition, the non-limiting examples of device can include drops delivered with pipette, delivery of liquid with rhinyle catheter and squirt tube, squeeze bottles, metered-dose spray pumps, single- and duo-dose spray devices, nasal pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs), powered nebulizers and atomizers, VibrENT pulsation membrane nebulizer, aeroneb Solo vibrating mesh nebulizer, ViaNase atomizer, Impel nitrogen-driven atomizer, measured dose aerosol pumps, nasal powder inhalers such as Turbuhaler multi-dose inhaler device modified for nasal inhalation (Rhinocort Turbuhaler® and Blister-based powder inhaler), nasal powder sprayers (such as Fit-lizer™ device, Unidose-DP™, SoluVent™ for intranasal delivery technology), nasal powder insufflators such as rhinyle catheter for liquid delivery by Trimel, Breath-powered Bi-Directional™ technology - nasal drug delivery for liquid and powder medications by OptiNose, single-dose vial irrigation, syringe-irrigation; nasal spray; spray-sol, mucosal atomization device (MAD), rinowash nasal douche and likes. In another embodiment, the device is simple, compact and may readily be carried in the pocket, convenient for use at home or away from home.

[000168] In addition, it should be understood that the embodiments and the examples of the present invention described herein are illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Other modifications that can be used are within the scope of the present invention. Thus, by way of example and not limitation, alternative configurations of the present invention may be used in accordance with the concept of this document. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to what is precisely shown and described.

NON-LIMITING EXEMPLARY COMPOSITIONS:

Table 1: Solubility of Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 2: Nasal composition with Oxymetazoline hydrochloride

Table 3: Nasal composition of Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 4: Nasal composition of batch ACG008C0131003A:

Table 5: Nasal composition of Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 6: Nasal composition using D-Panthenol:

Table 7: Nasal composition using D-Panthenol

Table 8: Nasal composition prepared with phosphate buffer:

Table 9: Stability of Batch- ACG008C0131005A

Table: 10: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1 and D-Panthenol

Table: 11: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 12: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 13: Nasal composition of Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 14: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 15: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 16: Nasal composition using PVP K30 and citrate buffer:

Table 17: Nasal composition of Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 18: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1:

Table 19: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1:

Table 20: Nasal composition with and without D-Panthenol and BKC

Table 21: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1:

Table 22: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1:

Table 23: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1 and D-Panthenol.

Table 24: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1 and D-Panthenol.

Table 25: Nasal composition of Oxymetazoline HC1 and D-Panthenol.

Table 26: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 27: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 28: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 29: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 30: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 31: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 32: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 33: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 34: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

Table 35: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1: To prepare a formulation with 0.05% oxymetazoline HC1 and 5% D-panthenol using zinc sulphate 7H₂O for the stability study.

[000169] Manufacturing process: 70% batch quantity of water is taken in compounding vessel 1. Citric acid anhydrous and tri sodium citrate anhydrous were added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. Oxymetazoline HC1 is added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved completely. 10% batch quantity of water is taken in compounding vessel 2 and D-panthenol is added and dissolved. The above D-panthenol solution is added to compounding vessel 1 and mixed well. Xylitol 90, propylene glycol, benzalkonium chloride and zinc sulphate 7H₂O were added to the compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. Final volume was adjusted using water and filled into 15 CC HDPE bottle with screw on pump with fill volume of 15 ml.

Table 35A: Nasal composition comprising xylometazoline HC1: To prepare a formulation with 0.05% xylometazoline HC1 and 5% D-panthenol using zinc sulphate 7H₂O for the stability study.

[000170] Manufacturing process: 70% batch quantity of water is taken in compounding vessel 1. Citric acid anhydrous and tri sodium citrate anhydrous were added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. . Xylometazoline HC1 is added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved completely. . 10% batch quantity of water is taken in compounding vessel 2 and D-panthenol is added and dissolved. . The above D-panthenol solution is added to compounding vessel 1 and mixed well. . Xylitol 90, propylene glycol, benzalkonium chloride and zinc sulphate 7H₂O were added to the compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. . Final volume was adjusted using water and filled into 15 CC HDPE bottle with screw on pump with fill volume of 15 ml.

Table 36:

Table 37: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1: to prepare a formulation with 0.05%w/v oxymetazoline HC1 and 5% D-Panthenol using EDTA for stability study.

[000171] Manufacturing process: 70% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 1. Citric acid anhydrous and tri sodium citrate anhydrous were added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. Oxymetazoline HC1 was added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved completely. 10% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 2 and D-panthenol was added and dissolved. The above D-panthenol solution was added to compounding vessel 1 and mixed well. Xylitol 90, propylene glycol, benzalkonium chloride and EDTA were added to the compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. Final volume was adjusted using water and filled into 15 CC HDPE bottle with screw on pump with fill volume of 15 mL. Table 38: Stability of ACG008C0131029A

Table 38A: Nasal composition comprising Xylometazoline HC1: to prepare a formulation with 0.05%w/v xylometazoline HC1 and 5% D-Panthenol using EDTA for stability study.

[000172] Manufacturing process: 70% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 1. Citric acid anhydrous and tri sodium citrate anhydrous were added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. . Xylometazoline HC1 was added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved completely. . 10% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 2 and D-panthenol was added and dissolved. . The above D-panthenol solution was added to compounding vessel 1 and mixed well. . Xylitol 90, propylene glycol, benzalkonium chloride and EDTA were added to the compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. . Final volume was adjusted using water and filled into 15 CC HDPE bottle with screw on pump with fill volume of 15 mL.

Table 39: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1

[000173] Manufacturing process: 70% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 1. Citric acid anhydrous and Tri Sodium citrate anhydrous were added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. Oxymetazoline HC1 was added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved completely. 10% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 2 and D-panthenol was added and dissolved. The above D-panthenol solution was added to compounding vessel 1 and mixed well. Xylitol 90, propylene glycol, benzalkonium chloride and zinc sulphate 7H₂O were added to the compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. Final volume was adjusted using water and mixed well. Above solution is filled into NSN bottle 30ml LDPE white with NSN DIP Nozzle open dip tube 40mu LDPE white and NSN TS Cap 13mm HDPE white with fill volume of 30mL.

TABLE 40- Stability of ACG008C0131031A

Table 41: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1: To prepare a formulation similar to ACGOO8CO131O31 A as a reproducible batch for stability study.

[000174] Manufacturing process: 70% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 1 Citric acid anhydrous and Tri Sodium citrate anhydrous were added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved Oxymetazoline HC1 was added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved completely 10% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 2 and D-panthenol was added and dissolved The above D-panthenol solution was added to compounding vessel 1 and mixed well Xylitol 90, propylene glycol, benzalkonium chloride and zinc sulphate 7H₂O were added to the compounding vessel 1 and dissolved Final volume was adjusted using water and mixed well Above solution is filled into NSN bottle 30ml LDPE white with NSN DIP Nozzle open Dip tube 40mu LDPE white and NSN TS Cap 13mm HDPE white with fill volume of 30mL.

TABLE 42- Stability of ACG008C0131032A

Table 43: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1: To prepare a formulation similar to ACGOO8CO131O31 A as a reproducible batch for stability study.

[000175] Manufacturing process: 70% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 1 Citric acid anhydrous and Tri Sodium citrate anhydrous were added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved Oxymetazoline HC1 was added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved completely 10% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 2 and D-Panthenol was added and dissolved The above D-Panthenol solution was added to compounding vessel 1 and mixed well Xylitol 90, Propylene Glycol, Benzalkonium chloride and Zinc Sulphate 7H₂O were added to the compounding vessel 1 and dissolved Final volume was adjusted using water and mixed well Above solution is filled into NSN bottle 30ml LDPE white with NSN DIP Nozzle open Dip tube 40mu LDPE white and NSN TS Cap 13mm HDPE white with fill volume of 30mL.

TABLE 44- Stability of ACG008C0131033A

Table 45: Nasal composition comprising Oxymetazoline HC1 ACGOO8CO131O31A as a reproducible batch for stability study.

[000176] Manufacturing process: 70% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 1. Citric acid anhydrous and Tri Sodium citrate anhydrous were added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. Oxymetazoline HC1 was added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved completely. 10% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 2 and D-Panthenol was added and dissolved. The above D-Panthenol solution was added to compounding vessel 1 and mixed well. Xylitol 90, Propylene Glycol, Benzalkonium chloride and Zinc Sulphate 7H₂O were added to the compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. Final volume was adjusted using water and mixed well.

Above solution is filled into 15 CC HDPE bottle with screw on pump white with fill volume of 30mL.

TABLE 46- Stability of ACG008C0131034A

Table 46A: Nasal composition comprising Xylometazoline HC1

[000177] Manufacturing process: 70% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 1. . Citric acid anhydrous and Tri Sodium citrate anhydrous were added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. . Xylometazoline HC1 was added to the above compounding vessel 1 and dissolved completely. . 10% batch quantity of water was taken in compounding vessel 2 and D-panthenol was added and dissolved. . The above D-panthenol solution was added to compounding vessel 1 and mixed well. . Xylitol 90, propylene glycol, benzalkonium chloride and zinc sulphate 7H₂O were added to the compounding vessel 1 and dissolved. . Final volume was adjusted using water and mixed well. . Above solution is filled into NSN bottle 30ml LDPE white with NSN DIP Nozzle open dip tube 40mu LDPE white and NSN TS Cap 13mm HDPE white with fill volume of 30mL.

[000178] Although the invention herein has been described with reference to embodiments, it is to be understood that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the present invention. It is therefore to be understood that numerous modifications may be made to the illustrative embodiments and that other arrangements may be devised without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as described above.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCES

[000179] All publications and patents mentioned herein, including those items listed above, are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety as if each individual publication or patent was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. In case of conflict, the present application, including any definitions herein, will control.

Claims

im: A stable composition for nasal administration comprising: a. a therapeutically effective amount of decongestant, at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20%w/v; b. D-panthenol at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20%w/v; c. sugar alcohol at a concentration ranging from 0.001% w/v to 25% w/v; and d. zinc salt at a concentration of 0.0001% w/v to 20% w/v, wherein, the composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5. The nasal composition of claim 1, wherein the decongestant is oxymetazoline or xylometazoline or their pharmaceutically acceptable salt, wherein the pharmaceutically acceptable salt is hydrochloride. The nasal composition of claim 1, wherein the sugar alcohol is xylitol. The nasal composition of claim 1, wherein zinc salt are zinc picolinate, zinc citrate, zinc acetate, zinc glycerate, zinc monomethionine or zinc sulphate 7H₂O. The nasal composition of claim 1, wherein composition further comprises a chelating agent, wherein the chelating agent is EDTA. The nasal composition of claim 1, wherein composition further comprises a preservative, wherein the preservative comprises benzyl alcohol, benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA, or a mixture thereof. The composition of claim 6, wherein the preservative is benzalkonium chloride. The composition of claim 1, wherein nasal composition further comprises a solvent, wherein the solvent is propylene glycol and water. The composition of claim 1, wherein composition further comprises a buffer component to maintain the acidic pH of the composition, wherein the buffer component is citrate buffer. The composition of claim 9, wherein the buffer component is citric acid anhydrous, tri sodium citrate anhydrous, or a mixture thereof. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is formulated as a liquid formulation in the form of nasal spray, aerosols, nebulizer, topical spray or nasal drop. A composition for nasal administration comprising:

(a) 0.05% w/v of oxymetazoline hydrochloride;

(b) 5% w/v of D-panthenol;

(c) 0.09 % w/v of zinc sulphate 7H₂O;

(d) 4% w/v of propylene glycol;

(e) 1% of xylitol;

(f) 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride;

(g) 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous;

(h) 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous; and

(k) water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5. A composition for nasal administration comprising:

(a) 0.05% w/v of oxymetazoline hydrochloride;

(b) 5% w/v of D-panthenol;

(c) 0.05 % w/v of EDTA;

(d) 4% w/v of propylene glycol;

(e) 1% of xylitol;

(f) 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride;

(g) 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous;

(h) 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous; and

(a) 0.05% w/v of xylometazoline hydrochloride;

(b) 5% w/v of D-panthenol;

(c) 0.09 % w/v of zinc sulphate 7H₂O;

(d) 4% w/v of propylene glycol;

(e) 1% of xylitol;

(f) 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride;

(g) 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous;

(h) 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous; and

(a) 0.05% w/v of xylometazoline hydrochloride;

(b) 5% w/v of D-panthenol;

(c) 0.05 % w/v of EDTA;

(d) 4% w/v of propylene glycol;

(e) 1% of xylitol;

(f) 0.03% of benzalkonium chloride;

(g) 0.1608% of citric acid anhydrous;

(h) 0.3001% of tri sodium anhydrous; and

(k) water Q.S, wherein the nasal composition is acidic having a pH range of 5.0 to 5.5.