| abstract |
The invention provides a method of producing a highly stable pharmaceutical aerosol suspension formulation suitable for use in a metered dose inhaler, the formulation comprising formoterol fumarate di-hydrate in suspension, a steroid in suspension, a propellant and ethanol, the method comprising the steps of drying the formoterol fumarate di-hydrate to a water content of 4.8 to 4.28%. |