Influence of dispersion method on particle size and dissolution of grisgofulvin-silicon dioxide tripurations

Abstract

Dissolution rate and particle size distribution of griseofulvin were determined after simple blending or solvent deposition using colloidal silicon dioxide. Griseofulvin deaggregation in simple blends and micro-particulate drug dispersion in solvent deposited samples, both determinants of drug dissolution rate, were a function of silicon dioxide content. Solvent deposited samples scored impressively highly initial dissolution rates compared to corresponding simple blends. However, dissolution data thereafter were not encouraging. Drug particle size enlargment in griseofulvin rich samples and incomplete drug recovery from silicon dioxide rich samples were notable drawbacks in solvent deposition systems. Viscosity effects of silicon dioxide dispersion on griseofulvin dissolution were demonstrated. Simple blending with silicon dioxide was recommended as a means of promoting dissolution rate of griseofulvin. Limitation of average particle size data determined by methods which do not discriminate between drug and insoluble carrier is discussed.