Solid dispersions offenofibrate in PEG 4000 were prepared by the solve
nt and fusion methods. The binary systems are successively studied and
characterized using differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffract
ometry and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Dissolution studie
s of the solid dispersed powders were performed to verify the water so
lubility improvement of the fenofibrate present in the formulations.