Pharma Excipients

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A Novel Lactose/MCC/L-HPC Triple-Based Co-Processed Excipients with Improved Tableting Performance Designed for Metoclopramide Orally Disintegrating Tablets

New co-processed excipients comprising lactose (filler and sweetener), microcrystalline cellulose (MCC, filler), and low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose (L-HPC, disintegrant and binder) were developed via solvent evaporation for the preparation of metoclopramide orally disintegrating tablets (MCP ODTs). Single-factor and Box–Behnken…

Excipients by function

In addition to the different origins and roles for the formulation of a drug product excipients can differentiated by their function. The major groups of excipients by function are: Anti-Foaming Agents / Defoamer Antioxidants Binders Coatings Colorants / Colors…
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