abstract |
A pharmaceutical dosage form comprises a capsule shell and a fill composition, wherein the fill composition comprises an emulsion of (a) simethicone, (b) loperamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (c) at least two surfactants, wherein the emulsion has a hydrophilic lipophilic balance ranging from about 8 to about 12. Also described are methods of making the pharmaceutical dosage forms and methods for treating humans suffering from gastrointestinal distress. |