Pharma Excipients
Glycerin
Design and development of Fujicalin-based axitinib liquisolid compacts for improved dissolution and…
Abstract
Poor dissolution of axitinib (AXT) limits its effectiveness through the oral route. The present study investigated, prospective of liquisolid (LS) technology to improve dissolution rate and oral bioavailability of AXT to treat renal cell carcinoma. LS compacts were fabricated with PEG…
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Gelatin Shell Material and Formulations for Softgels: An In-Depth Guide
Gelatin, a versatile protein derived from animal sources, is crucial in producing softgel capsules. Known for its ability to form gels in aqueous solutions, gelatin provides the perfect medium for encapsulating various substances. This comprehensive guide will explore the different aspects of…
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Optimizing Softgel Fill Formulation: Key Considerations
Softgel capsules are a popular dosage form for pharmaceuticals and supplements, offering benefits like improved bioavailability and ease of swallowing. However, creating effective softgel formulations, especially for suspensions (pastes), involves complex considerations. This article explores these…
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Unlocking the Potential of Softgel Capsules: Types and Formulations
Softgel capsules are a popular choice for delivering a wide range of compounds, from pharmaceuticals to nutritional supplements. Their versatility and efficacy hinge on the type of fill material used. Let's explore the three primary types of fills for softgel capsules: Single Oil or Oil Mixtures,…
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Formulating pharmaceutical topical dosage forms with high level of solvents and minimal quantity of…
Poster presented by Gattefosse and RCPE at the 14th World Meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical (PBP) Technology, 18 - 21 March 2024, Vienna, Austria:
INTRODUCTION
Some APIs are very challenging to formulate. This is the case for example when the drug has limited…
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Testing of Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Maltitol Solution, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sorbitol…
Guidance for Industry
This guidance is for immediate implementation.
This guidance is intended to alert pharmaceutical manufacturers, compounders, repackers, and suppliers to the potential public health hazard of glycerin and other high-risk drug components contaminated with diethylene glycol…
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Polymeric Systems for the Controlled Release of Flavonoids
Flavonoids are natural compounds that are attracting great interest in the biomedical field thanks to the wide spectrum of their biological properties. Their employment as anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic drugs, as well as for many other pharmacological applications, is extensively…
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Fabrication of Sustained Release Curcumin-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (Cur-SLNs) as a Potential…
The goal of current research was to develop a new form of effective drug, curcumin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (Cur-SLNs) and test its efficacy in the treatment of lung cancer. Different batches of SLNs were prepared by the emulsification–ultrasonication method. For the optimization of…
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Witepsol – Hard fats for suppositories and ovules by IOI Oleochemical
1| HARD FACTS ABOUT OUR HARD FATS
The brand name WITEPSOL® is synonym for hard fats mainly used in suppositories and ovules.
Development and production of WITEPSOL® started back in the 1950s at the former Chemische Werke Witten, now known as IOI Oleo GmbH.
Manufacturing takes place in a fully…
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Quantitative Chemical Profiling of Commercial Glyceride Excipients via 1H NMR Spectroscopy
Glycerides are the main components of oils, and fats, used in formulated products in the food and cosmetic industry as well as in the pharmaceutical product industry. However, there is limited literature available on the analysis of the chemical composition of glycerides. The lack of a suitable…
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