A Review on Solid Dispersion to enhance Technique for Poorly Water-soluble Drugs and its Polymers

Manoj M. Raut; Akash G. Pawar; Madhuri T. Deshmukh

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A Review on Solid Dispersion to enhance Technique for Poorly Water-soluble Drugs and its Polymers

Author(s): Manoj M. Raut, Akash G. Pawar, Madhuri T. Deshmukh

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DOI: 10.52711/2231-5691.2026.00032

Address: Manoj M. Raut, Akash G. Pawar, Madhuri T. Deshmukh*
Department of Pharmaceutics, Kashibai Navale College of Pharmacy, Kondhwa (BK), Pune 411048, Maharashtra, India.
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Published In: Volume - 16, Issue - 2, Year - 2026

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ABSTRACT:
When developing novel medicinal formulations, the solubility of the components is one of the most crucial factors to take into account. Over the course of the last several years, there has been a substantial increase in the use of novel chemical entities that possess very low permeability and solubility. Utilising a solid dispersion has shown to be the most effective method for administering doses of medications that are not easily soluble in water. Solid dispersions in water-soluble carriers have garnered a lot of interest as a means of enhancing the solubility and bioavailability of drugs that are hydrophobic. Formulation scientists confront considerable challenges when seeking to boost the oral bioavailability of solid-dose medications. These challenges are caused by difficulties related to solubility. It is possible that overcoming these challenges will be rather challenging. There is a possibility that the rate at which solid dosage forms of pharmaceuticals that are very challenging to treat dissolve may restrict the amount of medicine that is absorbed from these forms. Therefore, in order to boost the solubility of drugs that are only moderately soluble, formulation experts are required to apply processes that involve solid dispersion. In the present day, researchers are investigating the possibility of using solid dispersion techniques in order to enhance the bioavailability and rate of dissolution of medications that have a high lipophilicity. These procedures not only result in the production of amorphous drug particles, but they also reduce the size of the particles and enhance their wettability. A wide range of hydrophilic carriers, including natural, natural modified carriers, natural carriers, synthetic carriers, and semi-synthetic carriers, are discussed on this page. The use of these carriers results in the formation of solid dispersions. Throughout this essay, the primary focus will be on the topic that is now being discussed. This article examines a method that is more effective in dispersing medicinal substances and polymers that are insoluble in water, with a particular emphasis on solid solutions.

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Manoj M. Raut, Akash G. Pawar, Madhuri T. Deshmukh. A Review on Solid Dispersion to enhance Technique for Poorly Water-soluble Drugs and its Polymers. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2026; 16(2):211-7. doi: 10.52711/2231-5691.2026.00032

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