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Table 2 Self-emulsification time, appearance, and phase separation of vorinostat-loaded SMEDDS

From: Improved oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble vorinostat by self-microemulsifying drug delivery system

Formulation code

Self-emulsification time (min)*

Appearance

Phase separation for 24 h#

F1

1.95 ± 0.26

Bluish white

NPS

F2

1.38 ± 0.12

Bluish white

NPS

F3

2.58 ± 0.51

Bluish white

NPS

F4

2.27 ± 0.02

Bluish white

NPS

F5

–

Large oil droplets

NPS

F6

1.08 ± 0.01

Bluish white

NPS

F7

1.47 ± 0.05

Clear and transparent

NPS

F8

1.18 ± 0.01

Clear and transparent

NPS

F9

–

Large oil droplets

NPS

F10

–

Large oil droplets

NPS

F11

1.30 ± 0.05

Clear and transparent

NPS

F12

0.88 ± 0.06 (53 ± 4 s)

Clear and transparent

NPS

  1. Each value represents the mean ± SD (n = 3)
  2. *Self-emulsification time (s)
  3. #NPS no phase separation