A novel fenofibrate-containing composition having equivalent
bioavailability, when compared to conventional capsules, is effective in
reducing the size of the conventional capsule preparations. The
fenofibrate-containing composition comprises the following formula:
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(a) fenofibrate 100 parts by weight,
(b) a solid surfactant 3 to 4 parts by weight,
(c) lactose 1 to 2 parts by weight, and
(d) magnesium stearate 1 to 2 parts by weight,
in admixture with a binder and a disintegrator, wherein the sum of said
binder and said disintegrator is 17 to 20 parts by weight, and the
fenofibrate and the solid surfactant are co-micronizates.