Journal
DRUG DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY
Volume 41, Issue 9, Pages 1548-1557Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.3109/03639045.2014.971031
Keywords
Crystalline properties; dissolution; microemulsion; self-microemulsifying; spray-drying
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- Krka, d.d., Novo mesto, Slovenia
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Context: Comparative evaluation of liquid and solid self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems (SMEDDS) as promising approaches for solubility enhancement. Objective: The aim of this work was to develop, characterize, and evaluate a solid SMEDDS prepared via spray-drying of a liquid SMEDDS based on Gelucireg 44/14 to improve the solubility and dissolution rate of naproxen. Material and methods: Various oils and co-surfactants in combination with Gelucire 44/14 were evaluated during excipient selection study, solubility testing, and construction of (pseudo)ternary diagrams. The selected system was further evaluated for naproxen solubility, selfmicroemulsification ability, and in vitro dissolution of naproxen. In addition, its transformation into a solid SMEDDS by spray-drying using maltodextrin as a solid carrier was performed. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to evaluate the physical characteristics of the solid SMEDDS obtained. Results: The selected formulation of SMEDDS was comprised of Miglyol 812, PeceolTm, Gelucire 44/14, and So luta' HS 15. The liquid and solid SMEDDS formed a microemulsion after dilution with comparable average droplet size and exhibited uniform droplet size distribution. In the solid SMEDDS, liquid SMEDDS was adsorbed onto the surface of maltodextrin and formed smooth granular particles with the encapsulated drug predominantly in a dissolved state and partially in an amorphous state. Overall, incorporation of naproxen in SMEDDS, either liquid or solid, resulted in improved solubility and dissolution rate compared to pure naproxen. Conclusion: This study indicates that a liquid and solid SMEDDS is a strategy for solubility enhancement in the future development of orally delivered dosage forms.
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