Physicochemical characterization and dissolution study of solid dispersions of diacerein with polyethylene glycol 6000

Abstract

FTIR, DSC and PXRD studies indicate that there is no chemical interaction between DCN and PEG in solid state. In contrast to slow dissolution rate of pure DCN, the dispersion of drug in PEG considerably enhanced the dissolution rate. Even PMs of DCN prepared with PEG also showed better dissolution profiles compared with that of DCN, indicating the solubilization effect of PEG. Therefore, it is concluded that the preparation of SDs of DCN with PEG provides a promising way to increase its solubility and dissolution rate.