Polymorphic forms of Rifaximin

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PATENT NO 8883795
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13704938

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Provided for in the instant application are two additional polymorphic forms of rifaximin; namely substantially pure APO-I and APO-II. Also provided are processes for preparing substantially pure APO-I and APO-II. Rifaximin is a non-aminoglycoside antibiotic that has previously been found to be useful for the treatment of traveller's diarrhea caused by Escherichia coli bacteria, as well as in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, hepatic encephalopathy, pyogenic skin infections and as an antibacterial prophylactic prior to colon surgery.

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APOTEX PHARMACHEM INC34 SPALDING DRIVE BRANTFORD N3T6B8

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Kothakonda, Kiran Kumar Brantford, CA 13 83
Rey, Allan W Brantford, CA 43 91

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