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Aqueous caffeine solutions containing a co-solubilizing agent selected from niacinamide, nicotinic acid and mixtures thereof present at a level up to the maximum concentration soluble in water and in a weight ratio to caffeine less than 1.50:1, wherein the caffeine is present up to the maximum level

Aqueous caffeine solutions containing a co-solubilizing agent selected from niacinamide, nicotinic acid and mixtures thereof present at a level up to the maximum concentration soluble in water and in a weight ratio to caffeine less than 1.50:1, wherein the caffeine is present up to the maximum level between about 2 and about 20 percent by weight that is water-soluble in combination with the co-solubilizing agent and the solution is buffered to a pH less than about 6. Methods for preparing the aqueous caffeine solutions of the present invention are also disclosed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A caffeine oral dosage form comprising: an aqueous solution of betweenabout 2 and about 20 percent by weight of caffeine; niacinamide present in a weight ratio to said caffeine of between about 0.25:1 and about 1.50:1; a buffering agent present in an amount effective to b

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A caffeine oral dosage form comprising: an aqueous solution of betweenabout 2 and about 20 percent by weight of caffeine; niacinamide present in a weight ratio to said caffeine of between about 0.25:1 and about 1.50:1; a buffering agent present in an amount effective to buffer said solution to a pH of between about 4 and about 6; and an amount of an artificial sweetener effective to mask the taste of the caffeine.