Soluplus - solid dispersion for enhanced drug delivery

Authors

  • K. Vinod Kumar Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, St. Ann’s college of Pharmacy, Chirala
  • A. Triveni Department of Pharmaceutics, St.Ann’s college of Pharmacy, Chirala
  • B. Vikasitha Department of Pharmaceutics, St.Ann’s college of Pharmacy, Chirala
  • D. Sri Vyshnavi Department of Pharmaceutics, St.Ann’s college of Pharmacy, Chirala
  • K. Navya Department of Pharmaceutics, St.Ann’s college of Pharmacy, Chirala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37022/jpmhs.v8i3.147

Keywords:

Soluplus, Solid dispersion, Drug solubility, Crystallization prevention, Hot-melt extrusion, Bioavailability

Abstract

Many drugs have poor water solubility, which reduces their effectiveness. Solid dispersions are used to enhance the dissolution of such drugs. Soluplus, a polymer, improves drug solubility, prevents crystallization, and enhances absorption. It can be incorporated using techniques such as hot-melt extrusion, spray drying, and solvent evaporation. Incorporating Soluplus in solid dispersions improves drug performance and facilitates better bioavailability.

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Published

2025-09-29

How to Cite

K, V. K., T. A, V. B, S. V. D, and N. K. “Soluplus - Solid Dispersion for Enhanced Drug Delivery”. UPI Journal of Pharmaceutical, Medical and Health Sciences, vol. 8, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 16-21, doi:10.37022/jpmhs.v8i3.147.

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