Abstract: Novel pharmaceutical powder and tablet compositions comprise ibuprofen or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable effervescent couple that produces carbon dioxide in the presence of water, a pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant and a pharmaceutically acceptable water-insoluble hydrophilic polymer. Preferred hydrophilic polymers are microcrystalline cellulose and croscarmellose sodium.Especially preferred are such compositions which have a saccharide dispersed therein. The incorporation of the saccharide, for example sucrose, lactose, dextrose or sorbitol, enhances the stability of the compositions.

Abstract: Ampicillin phthalidyl ester naphthalene-2-sulphonate, its preparation, and its use in pharmaceutical compositions to treat infections.

Abstract: Two, preferably three, layered orally administrable granules containing orally administrable penicillins have desirable properties such as elegance, freedom from dust and good reconstitution. They contain an inert core, preferably of sucrose, a penicillin/binder first layer and normally and preferably a final coating layer of conventional additives such as dyes, flavors etc..Preferably the penicillin is amoxycillin trihydrate and the binder sucrose. The granules may be prepared by fluid bed granulation.