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Pharmacokinetic study of four orally formulated combinations of acetaminophen and ibuprofen in healthy volunteers under fed conditions

A single dose, four-way, open-label study to determine the pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of an oral suspension of combined acetaminophen and ibuprofen, a powder sachet of combined acetaminophen and ibuprofen for oral solution and two tablet formulations of combined acetaminophen and ibuprofen in 28 healthy volunteers under fed conditions.

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12616000419460
Enrollment
28
Registered
2016-04-01
Start date
2016-07-17
Completion date
2016-07-24
Last updated
2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

The study is designed as a Phase 1 trial to evaluate and compare the pharmacokinetic profile of four orally formulated combinations of acetaminophen and ibuprofen administered in cross-over fashion to 28 healthy volunteers under fed conditions.

Interventions

Each participant will be randomly allocated to receive a single dose of each of the following treatments in a four-way cross-over sequence: - Treatment A: oral suspension containing 1000 mg acetaminophen + 300 mg ibuprofen in 31.25 mL - Treatment B: powder sachet containing 1000 mg acetaminophen + 300 mg ibuprofen for oral solution - Treatment C: tablets providing total dose of 1000 mg acetaminophen + 300 mg ibuprofen - Treatment D: tablets providing total dose of 975 mg acetaminophen + 292.5 mg

Each participant will be randomly allocated to receive a single dose of each of the following treatments in a four-way cross-over sequence: - Treatment A: oral suspension containing 1000 mg acetaminophen + 300 mg ibuprofen in 31.25 mL - Treatment B: powder sachet containing 1000 mg acetaminophen + 300 mg ibuprofen for oral solution - Treatment C: tablets providing total dose of 1000 mg acetaminophen + 300 mg ibuprofen - Treatment D: tablets providing total dose of 975 mg acetaminophen + 292.5 mg ibuprofen The administration of doses will be supervised on site. All treatments will be administered under fed conditions. Participants will be fasted for at least 10 hours overnight and receive a standardized breakfast served 30 minutes prior to study drug administration. This breakfast will supply around 967 kcal about 50% of which are fat calories. A standardized meal will be served approximately 5 hours after dosing and a snack will be provided approximately 9 hours after study drug administration. Water will be restricted for 1 hour pre-dose and 1 hour post-dose (with the exception of water administered as part of dosing). Administration - Oral Suspension formulation: 31.25 mL of the oral suspension will be dispensed for consumption. Any residue remaining after initial administration will be resuspended with 240 mL of water and consumed. - Powder Sachet formulation: contents of the sachet will be dissolved in 240 mL hot water and consumed once cold. - Tablet Formulations: will be administered with 240 mL of water. Dose-frequency is single doses of four different formulations separated by a washout period of 3 days. All participants will complete the four periods in cross-over fashion.

Sponsors

AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Lead SponsorCommercial sector/Industry

Study design

Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Crossover
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

Healthy subjects, males and females aged 18 to 50 years of age. Females must be sterile or using adequate contraception. Participants must not have taken any prescription medications for at least 14 days or over-the-counter medications for at least 3 days before the start of each study phase, with the exception of oral contraceptives and the study medication. All subjects must be deemed healthy on the basis of a medical history, physical exam (including vital signs and 12-lead ECG recording), urinalysis, and blood biochemical, haematological and serological examinations.

Exclusion criteria

Women who are pregnant, nursing, unwilling to take adequate contraceptive precautions or undergo a urine pregnancy test Excess weekly alcohol consumption History of drug abuse Smoking > 10 cigarettes per day Unwilling to abstain from smoking throughout duration of the study Unable to abstain from prescription drugs within 14 days prior to the study, vitamins within 2 days prior to the study, grapefruit containing foods or beverages within 7 days prior to the study or caffeine containing foods or beverages within 24 hours prior to the study Used OTC herbal products within 3 days prior to the study Participating in another clinical trial within 80 days Clinically significant abnormal laboratory tests.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026