Pharma Excipients
Lubricant
Studying the API Distribution of Controlled Release Formulations Produced via Continuous Twin-Screw…
Abstract
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is a preferred hydrophilic matrix former for controlled release formulations produced through continuous twin-screw wet granulation. However, a non-homogeneous API distribution over sieve fractions with underdosing in the fines fraction (<150 µm) was…
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A systematic investigation of external lubrication of mini-tablets on a rotary tablet press with…
Abstract
External lubrication is an alternative to internal lubrication and its related detrimental effects on properties of tablets like tensile strength (TS). However, to date there are hardly any systematic investigations on external lubrication of mini-tablets on rotary tablet presses. Aim of…
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Impact of dry coating lactose as a brittle excipient on multi-component blend processability
Abstract
Previous work demonstrated the benefits of dry coating fine-grade microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) for enabling direct compression (DC), a favored tablet manufacturing method, due to enhanced flowability while retaining good compactability of placebo and binary blends of cohesive APIs.…
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Parteck® LM Excipient System – Reduce complexity in your formulation and optimize results
Discover our, Merck, new Parteck® LM Excipient System: This exceptional product offers excellent flow properties, ensuring reliable dosing in both batch and continuous processes. With its consistent dosing and robust, constant mixing times, Parteck® LM Excipient System supports a consistent…
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Formulation and Preparation of Losartan-Potassium-Loaded Controlled-Release Matrices Using Ethocel…
In the current study, matrices of losartan potassium were formulated with two different polymers (Ethocel 10 premium and Ethocel 10FP premium), along with a filler and a lubricant, at different drug-to-polymer w/w ratios (10:3, 10:4, and 10:5). The matrices were tested by the direct compression…
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CBD Oil Tablets Chewable – Direct Compression with PROSOLV 730
Aim of the Study
Due to the physico-chemical properties of cannabidiol (CBD), the vast majority of the marketed products containing CBD are oils. To provide greater convenience in dosing, the goal of this experiment was to make directly compressible 25 mg CBD oil tablets as well as 25…
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Addiction to Psychoactive Prescription Drugs: Can the Excipients of the Formulations Play a Role?
Abstract
In the development of drugs misuse and addiction, references are often made to the study of the API (active principle ingredient) as the main cause, which is certainly true, but there is a tendency to overlook the possible role of certain excipients which may be involved in the…
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Study of Compaction Tools and Parameters on Critical Quality Attributes of High Drug Load…
Minitablets are prepared using multiple die openings and multi–tip punches for greater productivity. With multiple tips on the punch barrel, the overall compaction force to be applied is commonly estimated by multiplying the desired compaction force per tip by the number of punch tips. Few…
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Effect of particle size on the dispersion behavior of magnesium stearate blended with…
The majority of tablets manufactured contain lubricants to reduce friction during ejection. However, especially for plastically deforming materials, e.g., microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), the internal addition of lubricants is known to reduce tablet tensile strength. This reduction is caused by the…
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Influence of colloidal silicon dioxide‑magnesium stearate interaction on flow and compaction…
Abstract
The amount of glidant and lubricant in a tablet formulation is driven by their primary functionalities of enhancing flowability and reducing particle-wall friction. However, their interaction can lead to undesirable outcomes. This study has examined the influence of this interaction on…
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