Magnesium stearate, also known as magnesium octadecanoate, is a common additive used in the pharmaceutical industry. It is a white, odorless, and tasteless powder that is highly insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents.
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Magnesium Stearate
A new insight into the mechanism of the tabletability flip phenomenon
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Tabletability is an outcome of interparticulate bonding area (BA) – bonding strength (BS) interplay, influenced by the mechanical properties, size and shape, surface energetics of the constituent particles, and compaction pressure. Typically, a more plastic active pharmaceutical…
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A systematic investigation of external lubrication of mini-tablets on a rotary tablet press with…
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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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Mirtazapine loaded polymeric micelles for rapid release tablet: A novel formulation – In vitro…
Major depression is a prevalent disorder characterized by sadness, lack of interest or pleasure, interrupted sleep or food, and impaired concentration. Mirtazapine (MTZ), a tetracyclic antidepressant drug, is commonly used to treat moderate to severe depression. MTZ is classified as a BCS class II…
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The impact of diluents on the compaction, dissolution, and physical stability of amorphous solid…
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Amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) is an effective approach for enhancing the solubility, dissolution, and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. However, these metastable forms can transform into more thermodynamically stable, less soluble crystalline forms. Despite this…
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Lamellar double hydroxides as pharmaceutical excipients: a compatibility study
Lamellar double hydroxides (LDH) are a class of inorganic materials widely used as pharmaceutical ingredients. However, their use as excipients and mainly as drug carriers lacks specific research in pharmaceutical technology, as there are no publications capable of defining the behavior of these…
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Impact of dry coating lactose as a brittle excipient on multi-component blend processability
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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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Fabrication and Optimization of Directly Compressible Self-Emulsifying Tablets Containing Cannabis…
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol, which are present in cannabis extract, exhibit low bioavailability when administered orally due to significant first-pass metabolism. The use of a self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS) can enhance their dissolution and bioavailability. However, liquid…
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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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Mucoadhesive Vaginal Tablets Containing Metronidazole: Screening of Optimal Natural Polymer in the…
(1) Background: The study aimed to compare the impact of various natural polymers–sodium alginate, acacia gum, carrageenan, guar gum, xanthan gum, and tragacanth on the formulation and the physical properties of mucoadhesive vaginal tablets containing metronidazole (167 mg/g).
(2) Methods: The…
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