After a 20-year collaboration on the development and manufacture of Advil Liqui-Gels (ibuprofen), Catalent Pharma Solutions it has entered into an exclusive long-term supply agreement to produce the next generation of Pfizer’s leading over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief product with the launch of new Advil Liqui-Gels Minis, using Catalent’s softgel platform OptiGel Mini technology.

The product delivers pain relief in a more concentrated fill resulting in a smaller, more convenient capsule. Smaller capsules are easier to swallow for consumers who may have difficulty swallowing, especially for the pediatric and geriatric markets.

Advil is one of the world’s leading brands of ibuprofen pain relievers and its Liqui-Gels franchise is one of the most successful dose forms in the analgesics market.

“Catalent is proud to collaborate with Pfizer to develop Advil Liqui-Gels Minis and to bring this even more convenient and consumer-friendly dose form to market,” said Aris Gennadios, president of softgel technologies, Catalent.

Catalent’s St. Petersburg, FL, facility has already formulated and is manufacturing the new format for Pfizer, with the new product recently launched in the U.S. market.