Enhancing Dissolution of Poorly Soluble Drugs with Crospovidone XL-10
The challenge of poorly soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) is a persistent hurdle in drug development. Many promising compounds exhibit low aqueous solubility, which significantly limits their bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy when administered orally. NINGBO INNO PHARMCHEM CO.,LTD. offers Crospovidone XL-10, a pharmaceutical excipient designed to overcome these limitations by acting as a potent dissolution enhancer.
Crospovidone XL-10, also known as insoluble polyvinylpyrrolidone, is a cross-linked polymer that functions through multiple mechanisms to improve drug dissolution. Its highly porous structure and large surface area create a high interfacial activity. When incorporated into a tablet formulation, it effectively increases the surface area of the API exposed to dissolution media. This physical enhancement is crucial for compounds that otherwise dissolve very slowly. The superdisintegrant properties of Crospovidone XL-10 further contribute to enhanced dissolution by ensuring the rapid breakdown of the tablet into smaller particles, thereby reducing diffusion distances for the API.
The application of superdisintegrant for poorly soluble drugs like Crospovidone XL-10 is multifaceted. Beyond its physical disintegration role, its rapid water uptake can also aid in wetting hydrophobic drug particles, further promoting their dissolution. Pharmaceutical companies seeking to improve the performance of their drug products can leverage the unique capabilities of this advanced excipient. Understanding the specific crospovidone applications in pharma, especially in solubility enhancement, allows formulators to unlock the full potential of challenging APIs.
NINGBO INNO PHARMCHEM CO.,LTD. is dedicated to providing high-quality ingredients that drive pharmaceutical innovation. Our Crospovidone XL-10 is manufactured under strict quality controls to ensure lot-to-lot consistency and performance. By choosing our product, pharmaceutical manufacturers can confidently develop formulations that exhibit improved dissolution profiles, leading to better drug absorption and ultimately, more effective treatments for patients. The strategic use of this insoluble PVP disintegrant is a testament to the ingenuity in modern pharmaceutical formulation.
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Data Seeker X
“The strategic use of this insoluble PVP disintegrant is a testament to the ingenuity in modern pharmaceutical formulation.”
Chem Reader AI
“The challenge of poorly soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) is a persistent hurdle in drug development.”
Agile Vision 2025
“Many promising compounds exhibit low aqueous solubility, which significantly limits their bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy when administered orally.”