Pharma Excipients
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Inside the Phenomenological Aspects of Wet Granulation: Role of Process Parameters
Abstract Granulation is a size-enlargement process by which small particles are bonded, by means of various techniques, in coherent and stable masses (granules), in which the original particles are still identifiable. In wet granulation processes, the powder particles are aggregated through the use…
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An introduction to pharmaceutical film coatings
A wide variety of pharmaceutical products, including pellets, granules, capsules, powders, and crystals are often film coated. In this present article, we will concentrate on the film-coating of tablets.
The procedure of coating tablets is a complex process that results in the forming of a thin…
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The wall friction properties of pharmaceutical powders, blends and granulations
Data from wall friction testing and physical property characterization of over one hundred pharmaceutical powders, blends, and granulations has been analyzed. The analyses focused on data for stainless steel surfaces with the most common finishes for pharmaceutical powder processing equipment,…
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Gas adsorption on commercial magnesium stearate: The origin of atypical isotherms and BET transform…
The causes of atypical nitrogen adsorption isotherm features of commercial magnesium stearate grades have been investigated through a combination of alternative adsorbates and variation of analytical conditions. Atypical features have previously been identified as having poor linearity of adsorption…
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mceODT all-in-one directly compressible excipient – video
mceODT is highly effective semi-natural multicomponent, multifunctional co-processed excipient, designed for orally disintegrating tablets and chewable produced by method of direct compression. It is a homogenous mixture composed of filler (mixture of natural and semi-natural starches with polyols)…
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Introduction to pharmaceutical excipients – a video
In this video Chris Moreton gives an interesting insight on pharmaceutical excipients.
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Towards a better understanding of dry binder functionality
It is of great importance to get a deeper understanding of the binding behaviour and functionality of different types of dry binders, since dry binders are crucial to ensure appropriate properties of dry granules and tablets. Based on previous studies, the most effective dry binders of chemically…
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Orally disintegrating dosage forms
What is an orally disintegrating dosage form?
An orally disintegrating tablet is a novel formulation that dissolves in the saliva within a few seconds and without requiring of drinking additional water. This dosage form is a powerful way to deliver active drugs ingredients because it has many…
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A systematic evaluation of dual functionality of sodium lauryl sulfate as a tablet lubricant and…
Appropriate lubrication is important in tablet manufacturing as it lowers punch sticking propensity and protects tooling by reducing friction between die wall and tablet during tablet manufacturing. Most commercial lubricants negatively impact tabletability and dissolution. A delicate balance is…
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Excipient Selection Considerations
The selection of the excipients(s) for a tablet formulation should take into account the API properties, process, target formulation and potential impact on the formulation. Some of those API properties can be
Dose
Particle Size
Flow Properties
Bulk Density
Moisture…
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