Abstract: A formulation having excellent gastric protection properties comprises an active pharmaceutical ingredient and a waxy compound, dispersed in a pharmaceutically acceptable oily carrier. The formulation presents a palatable and stable oral dosage form which is particularly suitable for acid-sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredients, and which is also suitable for active pharmaceutical ingredients which are liable to cause stomach irritation.

Abstract: A formulation having excellent gastric protection properties comprises an active pharmaceutical ingredient and a waxy compound, dispersed in a pharmaceutically acceptable oily carrier. The formulation presents a palatable and stable oral dosage form which is particularly suitable for acid-sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredients, and which is also suitable for active pharmaceutical ingredients which are liable to cause stomach irritation.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a liquid formulation for oral administration comprising an active pharmaceutical ingredient dispersed in a pharmaceutically acceptable oily carrier, the oily carrier comprising a major proportion of a triglyceride-based oil and a minor proportion of a waxy compound.

Abstract: A compressed tablet composition comprising: a granular component comprising a plurality of solidified melt granules of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) having a melting point in the range 30-300° C. and incorporating a disintegrant uniformly dispersed therein; characterised in that the granules comprise a continuous phase of said non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and further characterised in that the tablet composition comprises silicon dioxide present in an amount of 0.05-5.0% by weight of the composition. Preferably, the composition also contains an extra-granular component comprising the silicon dioxide and a lubricant. Further preferably the NSAID is ibuprofen which has a melting point in the range 75-77° C. Optionally the melting process can be carried out in an extruder. Tablets containing advantageous processing properties and dissolution characteristics are obtained.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a granular composition comprising solidified melt granules comprising a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) as a continuous phase, which process comprising the steps of: (a) melt-extruding the NSAID, optionally with excipients; (b) forming a homogeneous extrudate; (c) cooling the extrudate; and (d) comminuting the cooled extrudate to form granules; characterised in that in the step (a) the NSAID is fully melted and that in step (b) the extrudate is formed into two or more ribbons having a depth of 10 mm or less and which solidify in 5 minutes or less.

Abstract: A compressed tablet composition comprising: a granular component comprising a plurality of solidified melt granules of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) having a melting point in the range 30-300° C. and incorporating a disintegrant uniformly dispersed therein; characterised in that the granules comprise a continuous phase of said non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and further characterised in that the tablet composition comprises silicon dioxide present in an amount of 0.05-5.0% by weight of the composition. Preferably, the composition also contains an extra-granular component comprising the silicon dioxide and a lubricant. Further preferably the NSAID is ibuprofen which has a melting point in the range 75-77° C. Optionally the melting process can be carried out in an extruder. Tablets containing advantageous processing properties and dissolution characteristics are obtained.