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. 2017 Jun 15;34(9):1805–1816. doi: 10.1007/s11095-017-2188-1

Table III.

The Particle Size Needed for the Model Compounds to Dissolve Completely in 3.32 h, Based on the Maximum Dose Administered for Each Compound

Compound Dose (mg) 1 μm 10 μm 25 μm 50 μm 100 μm Size (μm)
Cinnarizine 25 Yes No No No No 2.0
Fenofibrate 200 Yes No No No No 3.1
Aprepitant 125 Yes No No No No 7.2
Felodipine 10 Yes Yes No No No 11.3
Tadalafil 20 Yes Yes No No No 13.5
Indomethacin 100 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 600.0

The maximum doses were obtained from the Swedish Physician Desk Reference. Material being completely dissolved=yes; not dissolved=no. Size provided in right column shows which particle size is needed to allow all material to dissolve within 3.32 h