| abstract |
The present invention discloses a pharmaceutical formulation containing a multi-phasic pharmaceutical composition in an oral dosage form. The multi-phasic pharmaceutical composition contains: (a) a fibrate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; (b) a statin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; (c) a solvent; (d) a non-miscible liquid; (e) a stabilizer; and (f) water. The fibrate or the statin or both is in a particulate state and/or a solubilized state. Such pharmaceutical formulations are capable of reducing the fed/fast variability and improving oral bioavailability to which a number of active pharmaceutical ingredients are susceptible. The pharmaceutical formulations of the invention, therefore are bioequivalent in fed and fasted states and have improved oral bioavailability. |