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Gelucires® are safe, solid surfactants ideal for improving the dissolution of lipophilic drugs

Gelucire® 48/16: Polyoxyl-32 stearate

  • Water-soluble
  • MP: 48°C
  • HLB: 12


Gelucire® 44/14: Polyoxyl-32 laurate

  • Water-dispersible
  • MP: 45°C
  • HLB: 11


Gelucire® 59/14: Polyoxyl-32 laurate + PEG 6000

  • Water-dispersible
  • MP: 59°C
  • HLB: 14

Excellent solubility and bioavailability enhancer


  • Solubilised / dispersed in water or milled into powder
  • Added in binding liquid or as part of dry mix in wet granulation
  • Alternative to polysorbates and sodium lauryl sulfate

Comparison with market reference


  • Fenofibrate tablets had nice appearance and good hardness
  • Good in vitro dissolution similarity
  • Good reproducibility in scale-up study
  • Stable release for normal and accelerated conditions

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