The invention relates to a solid oral dosage form comprising a
pharmaceutically active ingredient in combination with an enhancer which
enhances the bioavailability and/or the absorption of the active
ingredient. Accordingly, a solid oral dosage form comprises a drug and an
enhancer wherein the enhancer is a medium chain fatty acid ester, ether
or salt or a derivative of a medium chain fatty acid, which is,
preferably, solid at room temperature and which has a carbon chain length
of from 6 to 20 carbon atoms. Preferably, the solid oral dosage form is
controlled release dosage form such as a delayed release dosage form.