05. January 2017

Abstract Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is used globally as an inactive ingredient in food and nutraceutical products and is commonly used as a food additive. To confirm the conformity of MCC to the solubility requirements stipulated in international specifications, the solubilities of commercially available MCC products were tested in sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution. All of the samples were insoluble in NaOH solution, which is inconsistent with the descriptions provided in international...

22. September 2016

Abstract: Background: In this era of evolution, quality and safety of pharmaceutical dosage forms have been given a prime importance. In this context, a detailed knowledge about physical and chemical properties of excipients is not sufficient, but information about safety and regulatory status of these materials is now essential to know. The present work will be beneficial to focus more on the safety, quality and stability of pharmaceutical product. Objective: Study of regulatory mechanism for...