The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprisinglevetiracetam as active ingredient and 2.0 to 9.0% per weight of disintegrant,0.0 to 3.0% per weight of gliding agent, 0.5 to 6.0% per weight of binder, and0.0 to 1.0% per weight of lubricant, with respect to the total weight of thepharmaceutical composition, and to a process for its preparation.