OBJECTIVEIn the present study, using paeonol as model drug, a new sealed-control temperature method of preparing inclusion complex was developed, the effects of heating temperature, heating time, and crystallinity of beta-cyclodextrin (beta-CD) on formation of inclusion complex and release of the drug were investigated.

METHODA physical mixture of paeonol and beta-CD was sealed in a container, and heated at the desired temperature for the specified time. The inclusion complex of paeonol and beta-CD was confirmed by IR spectrum and powder X-ray diffraction.

RESULTThe results indicated that the inclusion complex formation of paeonol beta-CD by sealed-control temperature method was affected by heating temperature, heating time, and crystallinity of beta-CD. The inclusion complex was able to inhibit sublimation of paeonol, and dissolution rate of paeonol was increased when the paeonol was included by beta-CD.

CONCLUSIONPreparation of inclusion complex was simple and quick by sealed-control temperature method.