Pharma Excipients
Calcium Carbonate
Pre-Formulation, Formulation and Pilot Scale-Up Studies to Establish the Qualitative and…
The present study aimed to establish the theoretical qualitative and quantitative formula of a nanoparticle-based dietary supplement suitable for menopause therapy by integrating various herbal active ingredients – e.g. diosgenin – into a nano lipid matrix with vegetable oils. NLCs (nanostructured…
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Modification of microenvironmental pH of nanoparticles for enhanced solubility and oral…
This study aimed to develop a novel pH-modified nanoparticle with improved solubility and oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble celecoxib by modifying the microenvironmental pH. After assessing the impact of hydrophilic polymers, surfactants and alkaline pH modifiers on the drug solubility,…
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Effects of omitting titanium dioxide from the film coating of a pharmaceutical tablet
An industrial case study of attempting to comply with EU regulation 2022/63
Recently, concerns have been raised about the safety of titanium dioxide (TiO2), a commonly used component of pharmaceutical film coatings. The European Union has recently prohibited the application of this material in the…
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Influence of refilling on dosing accuracy of loss-in-weight powder feeders in continuous…
Abstract
Continuous manufacturing is a novel concept to produce high quality drug products. The manufacture of solid dosage forms starts with the feeding of materials, which is consider a critical step because it could have a high influence on the quality of the final product. Therefore, this unit…
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Comparison of the liquisolid technique and co-milling for loading of a poorly soluble drug in…
Abstract
Drug loading into mesoporous carriers may help to improve the dissolution of poorly aqueous-soluble drugs. However, both preparation method and carrier properties influence loading efficiency and drug release. Accordingly, this study aimed to compare two preparation methods: formulation…
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Characterization and Exploration of Placket–Burman-Designed Porous Calcium Carbonate (Vaterite)…
The objective of the research was to identify significant variables that impact the porosity-related properties of CaCO3 particles. The Placket–Burman design was employed to screen multiple variables, including pH, molar concentrations of calcium chloride and sodium carbonate, temperature,…
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Functionalized calcium carbonate (FCC) as a novel carrier to solidify supersaturated…
Abstract
Functionalized calcium carbonate (FCC), a novel pharmaceutical excipient, has shown promising properties in the field of oral drug delivery. The current study aimed at evaluating the feasibility of FCC as a carrier for the solidification of self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems…
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Omya mineral solutions: Easy formulation with multiple benefits
PRESS RELEASE
Oftringen (Switzerland), September 2023 – Manufacturers in the field of pharma and nutraceuticals can step into a new era of uncomplicated and future-proof formulation: With the Omyanutra® range, Suisse mineral expert Omya offers advanced excipients to overcome the challenge of…
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How to ensure a successful tablet coating formulation development by using polyvinyl alcohol and…
Purpose
Recent ban of titanium dioxide (TiO2; E171) for the use in food and nutritional supplements (European Commission). The regulation includes a commitment to review the necessity of titanium dioxide as a white colorant in medicinal products1.
It is challenging to find a suitable…
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Parteck® TA (Calcium Carbonate): Enhanced opacity with ideal particle properties
Titanium dioxide is extensively used in solid dosage forms as an opacifier and colorant. Due to regulatory developments and restrictions by authorities, formulators are increasingly interested in titanium dioxide-free solutions for both dietary supplements and medicinal products. Uniform colored and…
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