The present invention relates to a novel crystalline form of 4-(5-{(1R)-1-[5-(3-chlorophenyl)isoxazol-3-yl]ethoxy}-4-methyl-4H-1,2,4-t- riazol-3-yl)pyridine. Further, the present invention also relates to the use of the novel crystalline form for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, pharmaceutical compositions containing it as well as processes for the preparation of the novel crystalline form.