Formulation and Evaluation of a Cost-effective Pregabalin Powder
for Oral Solution in Sachet: Physicochemical Characteristics and
Stability Compared To LYRICA®
Authors:
Packiaraj JM*, Venkateswaran CS, Jegatheesh U, Sutha P, Madhavan K, Narendra Reddy PJR, Induprasad M, Guhan HCER, Srihariteja S, Asaithambi R, Samuel E, Janakiraman K and Aswin IS
Author Affiliations
Packiaraj JM* Vice President, Research & Development and Business Development, Hibrow Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Nutrimed Lifesciences Private Limited, India Email:
Packiaraj.jm@hibrowhealthcare.com
Venkateswaran CS Vice President, Research & Development and Business Development, Hibrow Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Nutrimed Lifesciences Private Limited, India
Jegatheesh U Vice President, Research & Development and Business Development, Hibrow Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Nutrimed Lifesciences Private Limited, India
Sutha P Faculty of Pharmacy, SSM College of Pharmacy, India
Madhavan K Vice President, Research & Development and Business Development, Hibrow Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Nutrimed Lifesciences Private Limited, India
Narendra Reddy PJR Vice President, Research & Development and Business Development, Hibrow Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Nutrimed Lifesciences Private Limited, India
Induprasad M Vice President, Research & Development and Business Development, Hibrow Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Nutrimed Lifesciences Private Limited, India
Guhan HCER Vice President, Research & Development and Business Development, Hibrow Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Nutrimed Lifesciences Private Limited, India
Srihariteja S Vice President, Research & Development and Business Development, Hibrow Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Nutrimed Lifesciences Private Limited, India
Asaithambi R Vice President, Research & Development and Business Development, Hibrow Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Nutrimed Lifesciences Private Limited, India
Samuel E Vice President, Research & Development and Business Development, Hibrow Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Nutrimed Lifesciences Private Limited, India
Janakiraman K Professor and Head of the department, Department of Pharmacy, Annamalai University, India
Aswin IS Vice President, Research & Development and Business Development, Hibrow Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Nutrimed Lifesciences Private Limited, India
Aim of this research is to design Pregabalin Powder for Oral solution in a Sachet pack. The manufacturing process involved in formulating the product is by a simple direct blending and filling process. Apart from Pregabalin API, the excipients used in the final product includes Sorbitol as bulking agent, Sucralose as sweetener, Strawberry as flavor, Sodium Citrate as buffering agent and Sodium Benzoate as preservative. The finalized composition and process was completely optimized with respect to Critical Material Attribute (CMA) and Critical Process Parameter (CPP). The Physico-chemical characteristics, organoleptics and stability of the formulated product was found comparable to LYRICA® Oral Solution. Based on the accelerated stability results, the shelf life of the designed product was set to be stable for 24 months at controlled room temperature storage condition. The manufactured Pregabalin Powder for Oral solution in Sachet was found to be cost-effective compared to LYRICA® Oral Solution and expected to be appealing for patients both nationally and internationally. The designed product could become a potential alternative to already available capsule and oral solution in the market.