Floating drug delivery system of famciclovir was developed to prolong gastric residence time, target stomach mucosa and increase drug bioavailability by using different polymers like HPMC E15, Xanthan gum, methyl cellulose and compritol 888…

Tableting by direct compression (DC) is one of the simplest and most cost-effective drug manufacturing approaches. However, most active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients lack the compression and flow properties required to…

Oral drug administration provided as solid oral dosage forms (SODF) remains the major route of drug therapy in primary and secondary care. There is clear evidence for a growing number of clinically relevant swallowing issues (e.g.,…

Many drugs belong to BCS class-2 having poor solubility in water requires enhancement in solubility and dissolution rate for increasing its oral bioavailability; however, in many cases, immediate onset of action is required than…

Edible polymers refer to the polymeric materials which can be consumed by human beings, animals or microorganisms without any noxious effects towards health. They are categorized into polysaccharides, proteins and lipids, and have gained…

Different types of hot melt extrudates were prepared based on a variety of blends of ethylcellulose with a 2nd polysaccharide, namely hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), pectin, maize starch, inulin, maltodextrin, guar gum, and chitosan.…

A definition of clean product labelling or "clean label" for food. How can I find out for myself whether my product meets all the requirements for clean labelling? Experts from BIOGRUND have put together a definition. Background to the…