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Polyvinyl Alcohol – PVA
In vitro-in vivo relationship for amorphous solid dispersions using a double membrane…
The use of amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) is one commonly applied formulation strategy to improve the oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs by overcoming dissolution rate and/or solubility limitations. While bioavailability enhancement of ASDs is well documented, it has often been a…
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PLGA – A versatile copolymer for design and development of nanoparticles for drug delivery
Introduction
Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) or PLGA, a highly hydrophobic copolymer comprised of lactic acid and glycolic acid, has been approved in many drug products and medical devices.1 Over the years since the first approved in 1997, PLGA has been widely studied polymer in the industry because…
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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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Parteck® MXP: two polymers, unparalleled value – Polyvinyl alcohol for hot melt extrusion
With two specifically engineered grades of polyvinyl alcohol, Merck´s Parteck® MXP polymers are optimal for generating high performing, solubility enhanced formulations via hot melt extrusion.
Enhancing drug solubility
Parteck® MXP polyvinyl alcohol for HME
Poor active pharmaceutical…
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Investigating structural attributes of drug encapsulated microspheres with quantitative X-ray…
The intra-sphere and inter-sphere structural attributes of controlled release microsphere drug products can greatly impact their release profile and clinical performance. In developing a robust and efficient method to characterize the structure of microsphere drug products, this paper proposes X-ray…
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SmartEx® Plus: a New Co-Processed Excipient for Oral Disintegration Tablets
SmartEx® Plus is an exciting new co-processed excipient that has been developed by Japanese chemical company Shin-Etsu to meet the increased demand for oral disintegration tablets (ODTs), with the added advantage that it offers excellent stability without compromising on disintegration time.
This…
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Calcium carbonate as a replacement for titanium dioxide in coating: the importance of particle…
Uniform colored and white coatings applied to tablets create a homogeneous appearance across batches, improving aesthetics and patient compliance. Titanium dioxide is used extensively in solid dosage forms for this purpose, serving as an opacifier and colorant. Due to its high refractive index, it…
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Solid Formulation Development Using Melt-based 3D Printing Technologies – article by Merck
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a powerful technology that has wide-ranging applications, including many in the pharmaceutical industry. 3D printing offers the potential to produce medications tailored to the needs of patients and dosage forms in various shapes, sizes, and textures with different…
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Improving API Solubility Using Hot Melt Extrusion Formulation With Polyvinyl Alcohol
Poor solubility of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) is a critical challenge in drug development. There are many avenues to improving API solubility including promoting API dissolution, API processing, and formulation approaches. One formulation technique to increase solubility and,…
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