Formulation,in-vitro Evaluation and Dissolution Enhancement of Griseofulvin by Solid Dispersion Method

摘要

Introduction:Griseofulvin is an antifungal drug belonging to Biopharmaceutical Classification System(BCS class II)having low solubility.Objectives:To formulate,evaluate and enhance the dissolution of poorly water soluble drug Griseofulvin by using solid dispersion method.Methods:Six formulations were prepared by solid dispersion method using Polyethylene Glycol(PEG 6000)125 mg,0 mg,62.5 mg,100 mg,25 mg,150 mg and superdisintegrants Crospovidone 0 mg,125 mg,62.5 mg,100 mg,25 mg,150 mg in all batches respectively.Findings:Satisfactory results were obtained from evaluation of physical characteristics of Griseofulvin tablets including:carr’s compressibility index(17.5±0.19%to 11.76±0.67%),Hausner ratio(1.21±0.01 to 1.13±0.02)and post compression parameters including:thickness(5.16±0.02 mm to 4.57±0.19 mm),friability(0.024%to 0.322%),hardness(4±0.28 kg/cm^(2)to 5±0.57 kg/cm^(2)),disintegration time(14-870 seconds).Conclusions:F3 was best formulation among all formulated batches with in-vitro drug release 30.05%in 10 minutes,69.21%in 30 minutes and 97.11%in 45 minutes.This indicated that formulation F3 batch with PEG 6000 of 62.5 mg and crospovidone 62.5 mg showed increased dissolution.