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Formulation and evaluation of raloxifene hydrochloride dry emulsion tablet using solid carrier adsorption technique
Vishal Patel1, Chintankumar Patel1, Brijesh Patel1
1Faculty of Pharmacy, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, GH Patel Building, Fatehgunj Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Abstract:
Aim: The present study focused on the development of a dry emulsion tablet of raloxifene hydrochloride (RXF) using a solid carrier adsorption technique to enhance oral bioavailability. Methods: An oil-in-water emulsion was formulated and converted into dry powder using HPMC K4M plus Aerosil 200, then compressed into tablets. Results: The prepared emulsion was evaluated for globule size, drug content and zeta potential. In vitro release study revealed significantly higher release from emulsion. The prepared tablets possessed acceptable hardness, friability, weight variation, disintegration time, thickness, etc. In vivo pharmacokinetic studies indicated a more than sevenfold increase in oral bioavailability. Stability studies indicated good physical and chemical stability of the developed formulation. Conclusion: The authors successfully formulated dry emulsion tablets with enhanced oral bioavailability.
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