Info Sheet , Pediatrics , Formulation Development

Developing a Poorly Tasting Drug Substance into a Palatable Dosage Form

Overview

Many drug substances are extremely bitter or have other aversive attributes, which can make developing palatable drug products extremely challenging. This is a common problem seen in medicines spanning all therapeutic areas, from antibiotics and painkillers to antihistamines and decongestants. The careful design and development of formulated oral drug products is key to ensuring patient acceptability and compliance for achieving the desired clinical outcomes.

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