Filler

Orodispersible drug formulations are a current trend in the pharmaceutical industry, mostly intended for pediatric and geriatric patients. Oral lyophilizates are solid forms, intended either to be placed in the mouth or to be dispersed (or dissolved) in water before administration. The correct…
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Consistent powder micro-feeding (< 100 g/h) is a significant challenge in manufacturing solid oral dosage forms. The low dose feeding can well control the content consistency of the dosage forms, which improves drug efficiency and reduces manufacturing waste. Current commercial micro-feeders are…
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A fine, hygroscopic, and poorly flowable probiotic powder encapsulating Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) was granulated using a high-shear granulation process, wherein a small amount of water (4%, w/w) was used for moisture-activation with or without 10% (w/w) resistant maltodextrin (RM). The…
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Abstract Objectives This study aimed to improve the performance and mode of administration of a glass-reinforced hydroxyapatite synthetic bone substitute, Bonelike by Biosckin® (BL®), by association with a dextrin-based hydrogel, DEXGEL, to achieve an injectable and moldable device named DEXGEL…
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Lactose is the commonly used diluent in the manufacturing of tablets dosage form. However, the poor flowability and compressibility of lactose limit its use as a directly compressible filler binder. In this research work, composite excipient COMBILOSE was developed as a directly compressible filler…
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INTRODUCTION The effects of N-nitroso compounds on human health (particularly their role in gastric cancer) are well known.1 Certain N-nitrosamines are described as highly probable human carcinogens. They are usually formed by the reaction of secondary or tertiary amines with a source of a…
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From minitablets to stick-packs: BENEO’s filler-binder galenIQ™ makes it easy for manufacturers to meet a growing need for convenient paediatric and geriatric delivery formats Different consumer groups have different requirements. The fact that we’re all unique drives innovation, particularly in…
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The LUND University Sweden, Emmercon and the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research proudly present the following study: The Match Between Adhesive Mixture Formulation And Device INTRODUCTION This study investigates whether it is the formulation or the device that is key to the…
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Tablet disintegration is an important pre-requisite for drug dissolution and absorption. The disintegration test is typically conducted at 37 °C, but the intragastric temperature may vary due to meals or fever. This study investigated the effects of temperature and compaction pressure on tablet…
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Orally disintegrating tablets are an emerging trend in novel drug delivery system and have received ever increasing demand during the last few decades. Orally disintegrating tablets ODTs are the dosage form which will disintegrate in mouth within seconds without need of water. This type of property…
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