Oral solid formulation containing irinotecan and method of preparing the same

Abstract

An oral solid formulation includes irinotecan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient, and an acidifying agent. A method of preparing an oral solid formulation includes forming granules containing irinotecan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a diluent, and a binder, mixing the granules with a disintegrant and a lubricant to obtain a mixture, and includes adding an acidifying agent in step of forming granules and/or mixing the granules.

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