Abstract: The invention provides methods for determining in vitro bioequivalence of a sucralfate suspension sample to a sucralfate suspension RLD.

Abstract: An oral suspension comprising (a) an antibiotic composition which comprises coated micropellets and optionally one or more excipients, (b) additional excipients, and (c) a solvent, wherein said coated micropellets comprise (i) a core comprising at least one antibiotic; (ii) an inner coating comprising at least one cellulose polymer which is not an enteric coating polymer; and (iii) an outer coating comprising at least one enteric coating polymer, wherein said coated micropellets have a mean particle size of about 100 ?m to about 650 ?m. The oral suspension of the invention is characterized by a lack of bitter taste.

Abstract: Provided are multilayer compressed oral dosage forms comprising naproxen or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and sumatriptan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Processes of making and using the oral dosage forms also are described.

Abstract: The invention provides an antibiotic composition comprising coated micropellets and a method for preparing said antibiotic composition.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising a compression coated solid dosage form of a bitter or unpleasant tasting pharmaceutically active agent. Included are compression coated oral dosage forms of 3-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-N-methyl-1H-indole-5-methanesulphonamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof as active ingredient. The compression coated solid dosage forms are of use in the treatment of conditions associated with cephalic pain, in particular migraine.

Abstract: A tablet composition comprising an alendronate salt and optionally one or more excipients, wherein the cumulative total of the alendronate salt particles in the composition have a particle size distribution as follows: (a) about 19% to about 25% of the particles have a particle size of 250 microns as determined by a U.S. Sieve No. 60; (b) about 14% to about 17% of the particles have a particle size of 180 microns as determined by a U.S. Sieve No. 80; (c) about 10% to about 13% of the particles have a particle size of about 150 microns as determined by a U.S. Sieve No. 100; (d) about 16% to about 23% of the particles have a particle size of 90 microns as determined by a U.S. Sieve No. 170; (e) about 9% to about 17% of the particles have a particle size of 75 microns as determined by a U.S. Sieve No. 250; (f) about 13% to about 16% of the particles have a particle size of 45 microns as determined by a U.S. Sieve No.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising microtablets, wherein said microtablets comprise lansoprazole, a lubricant, optionally one or more excipients, and an enteric coating, wherein the weight ratio of lansoprazole to lubricant is from about 1:4 to about 8:1, wherein said microtablets have a tablet size of about 1 mm to about 4 mm, and a tablet weight of 1 to 50 mg, and said microtablets are free of a separating or intermediate layer between the lansoprazole and enteric coating.

Abstract: A taste masking composition comprising micropellets containing an antibiotic wherein said micropellets have an inner coating comprising at least one cellulose polymer which is not an enteric coating polymer and an outer coating comprising an enteric coating polymer, wherein said micropellets have a particle size of about 100 ?m to about 650 ?m. The micropellets are characterized by (i) a lack of bitter taste; (ii) fast dissolution; and (iii) increased bioavailability of antibiotic as compared to antibiotic containing pellets having a drug-polymer matrix.

Abstract: An oral suspension comprising (a) an antibiotic composition which comprises coated micropellets and optionally one or more excipients, (b) additional excipients, and (c) a solvent, wherein said coated micropellets comprise (i) a core comprising at least one antibiotic; (ii) an inner coating comprising at least one cellulose polymer which is not an enteric coating polymer; and (iii) an outer coating comprising at least one enteric coating polymer, wherein said coated micropellets have a mean particle size of about 100 ?m to about 650 ?m. The oral suspension of the invention is characterized by a lack of bitter taste.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising fexofenadine or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, about 10 wt. % to about 70 wt. % of lactose, and about 1 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of a low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, wherein the weight percents are based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical composition. The fexofenadine compositions of the invention exhibit improved bioavailability as expressed as Cmax, the maximum amount of active ingredient found in the plasma, or as AUC, the area under the plasma concentration time curve.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition having enhanced solubility comprising a drug and polyethylene glycol, wherein the ratio of polyethylene glycol to drug by weight is from about 0.2:1 to about 10:1, and the polyethylene glycol has a melting point of at least 37° C. The pharmaceutical compositions exhibit rapid dissolution upon contact with physiological solvents, such as water, saliva or gastrointestinal fluids.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising a compression coated solid dosage form of a bitter or unpleasant tasting pharmaceutically active agent. Included are compression coated oral dosage forms of 3-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-N-methyl-1H-indole-5-methanesulphonamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof as active ingredient. The compression coated solid dosage forms are of use in the treatment of conditions associated with cephalic pain, in particular migraine.