摘要:
Concentrated pourable potassium ibuprofen liquid compositions, and preparation and uses thereof are described. They are composed of (i) at least 60 wt % of potassium ibuprofen in dissolved form; (ii) water; (iii) one or more polyethylene glycols, (iv) optionally up to 5 wt % of at least one C2-3 alkanol; and (v) optionally, ibuprofen in free acid form. The weight ratio of (ii):(iii) is at least 0.9:1. Compositions containing as much as 85.2 wt % of potassium ibuprofen in dissolved form have been successfully made. The highest level of potassium ibuprofen in dissolved form achieved in experiments reported in the presently-known prior art is but 24.2 wt %. The present compositions are suitable for use in the preparation of pharmaceutical products and various pharmaceutical dosage forms such as liquid-filled soft gelatin capsules, syrups, elixirs, suspensions; solid dosage forms such as tablets or caplets; and topically-applied products. such as lotions, creams or ointments.