Sweeteners

The absence of oral liquid pharmaceutical forms appropriate for use in pediatric and adult patients with difficulty swallowing is a public health problem, especially in the hospital context. Baclofen is a muscle relaxant of choice for treating spasticity, generally marketed only in tablet form,…
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Understanding of the sweetness of an organic or inorganic substance is complex process and it is ingrained with the intricacies of psychological perception, molecular structure, chemical nature and environmental conditions e.g. pH, temperature, type of medium etc. Sucrose tastes sweet but when it is…
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Praziquantel (PZQ) is an antihelmintic drug used worldwide against Schistosomiasis, despite its low solubility, bioavailability and the disgusting taste. This research represents a preliminary screening of 6 selected sweeteners in terms of their aptitude to be ground with PZQ, towards the…
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galenIQ™ is a sweet-tasting water soluble filler binder derived from sugar beet. It is available in several different morphological forms which are suitable for the formulation and manufacture of oral solid dosage forms including tablets, effervescents, medicated lozenges and powder blends for…
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Improving patient experience and compliance Better drug design and delivery options can help improve the likelihood that patients will be more willing to take their medications as prescribed. Suspensions are defined as finely divided undissolved drugs dispersed in liquid vehicles. They can be a…
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Obtaining orodispersible tablets (ODT) containing substances from the 2nd Biopharmaceutical Class has raised concerns as the dissolution test is challenging. This study aimed to select suitable excipients for developing orodispersible tablets containing cannabidiol (CBD) by direct compression…
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We provide this virtual lessons by Dr. Tarun Virmani, Associate Professor, MVN University, especially for our Indian Audience. Drug products usually contain inactive, non-medicinal substances other than the therapeutic agent(s). These substances are called excipients, and they are…
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Are you experiencing a shortage of dextrose anhydrous? Our partner Roquette Pharma might have exactly what you’re looking for! REQUEST DEXTROSE ANHYDROUS In recent months, businesses around the globe have experienced significant supply chain disruptions. Supported by Roquette’s…
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by Eccles, R. What is the Role of Over 100 Excipients in Over the Counter (OTC) Cough Medicines?. Lung (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00408-020-00390-x Most medicines are white bitter powders that are formulated as tablets and capsules but cough medicines are an exception where the taste and…
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Obtention of customized dosage forms is one of the main attractions of 3D printing in pharmaceuticals. In this sense, children are one of the groups within the population with a greater need for drug doses adapted to their requirements (age, weight, pathological state…), but most 3D printed oral…
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