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Article3D printing in medicine2025

3D printing of acetaminophen suppository and its quality and pharmacokinetic evaluation.

Ming Chen, Meitao Duan, Jungang Ren, Xiuhong Lin, Zheng Chen, Junfang Ke, Huayun Ye, Zhiqiang Zhang, Chen Wang

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Ming Chen *School of Pharmacy, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, 361023, PR China.
Meitao Duan *School of Pharmacy, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, 361023, PR China.
Jungang Ren *School of Pharmacy, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, 361023, PR China.
Xiuhong LinSchool of Pharmacy, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, 361023, PR China.
Zheng ChenSchool of Pharmacy, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, 361023, PR China.
Junfang KeSchool of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350108, PR China.
Huayun YeSchool of Pharmacy, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, 361023, PR China.
Zhiqiang ZhangSchool of Pharmacy, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, 361023, PR China. zzq@xmmc.edu.cn.
Chen WangSchool of Pharmacy, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, 361023, PR China. wc@xmmc.edu.cn.

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Abstract

introductionAcetaminophen is a widely used antipyretic and analgesic treatment. Becuase oral administration poses a risk of acute liver failure, researchers are exploring alternative routes of administration using 3D printing.

methodsThis study reports a novel 3D-printed suppository using hot melt extrusion and melt deposition molding technologies. Through excipients screening, process screening and 3D printing, the production can be filtered to the most optimal state. After successfully prepared 3D printed acetaminophen suppository, the suppository's performance and pharmacokinetics profile were also evaluated.

resultsPrepared 3D printed suppository has a complete appearance, smooth interlayer stacking and qualified content determination with over 90% within 6 hours' in vitro release trend. The 3D printing acetaminophen suppository also has better release and distribution curve than the marketing acetaminophen suppository.

conclusionThe obtained product has a complete appearance, smooth interlayer stacking and stable drug active molecules (API) at the test temperature. Melt deposition molding technologies offers a viable option for the 3D printing preparation of acetaminophen suppository.

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3D printingAcetaminophenHot-melt extrusionMelt deposition molding technologiesPharmacokineticsPreparation screening

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PMID41231339
PMCPMC12613722

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