Gelteq announces ‘positive’ preclinical results for its gel formulation

The company states: “Gelteq (GELS) Limited announced positive preclinical results showing its proprietary gel formulation achieved substantially higher bioavailability than a leading on-market reference antihistamine product. In a comparative pharmacokinetic study, Gelteq’s formulation demonstrated a 38-45% increase in systemic exposure and absorption and markedly higher peak concentrations, while maintaining a comparable time to peak plasma concentration. The results of the study show Gelteq’s gel-based delivery technology can significantly enhance oral bioavailability of the drug, in addition to the broad benefits of the technology in solving drug delivery, swallowing and patient compliance issues. Importantly, the findings extend beyond the specific antihistamine evaluated in the study. Because the test compound is water-soluble, the demonstrated bioavailability improvement provides a strong foundation for applying Gelteq’s platform across a range of other water-soluble drug classes, significantly broadening the Company’s commercial scope.”