18. August 2018
In contrast to classic single-unit dosage forms such as tablets, the dosage of the drug substance in multi-particulate systems is divided on a plurality of subunits – typically consisting of thousands of spherical pellet particles with a diameter of between 100 and 2,000 μm. This means that non-disintegrating, monolithic single-unit forms retain their structure in the digestive tract, whereas the multi-particular preparations consist of numerous sub-units which disperse after administration....
11. May 2018
Improve Compliance by Optimizing the Taste of Active Compounds Dietary supplements for athletes and balanced additives for all age groups must, above all, possess one property: they have to taste good. Consumer acceptance is essential for long-term use and thus for the desired, positive effect on performance and health. However, many active substances do not taste nice. Their tastes range from sulphurous to fishy to astringent and bitter. Alpha-lipoic acid, caffeine or resveratrol are just a...
14. September 2017
Prof Martin Whitaker (The University of Sheffield) will present Infacort®: a PUMA success story at the 9th conference of the European Paediatric Formulation Initiative (EuPFI) in Warsaw (Poland) on Thursday 21st September 2017 at 12:25.
20. April 2017
Abstract Optimized orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs) containing furosemide (FUR) were prepared by direct compression method. Two factors, three levels (32) full factorial design was used to optimize the effect of taste masking agent (Eudragit E100; X1) and superdisintegarant; croscarmellose sodium (CCS; X2) on tablet properties. A composite was prepared by mixing ethanolic solution of FUR and Eudragit E100 with mannitol prior to mixing with other tablet ingredients. The prepared ODTs were...
04. April 2017
Abstract The objective of this study was to prepare and evaluate some physiochemical and biopharmaceutical properties of bitter taste masking microparticles containing azithromycin loaded in dispersible tablets. In the first stage of the study, the bitter taste masking microparticles were prepared by solvent evaporation and spray drying method. When compared to the bitter threshold (32.43 µg/ml) of azithromycin (AZI), the microparticles using AZI:Eudragit L100 = 1:4 and having a size...
17. November 2016
Abstract Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODT) have the advantages of both solid dosage form specially the stability and ease of handling and liquid dosage forms including ease of swallowing and pre-gastric absorption. We focused on taste masking and formulation of ranitidine ODT which disintegrates rapidly in the mouth within 60 sec using super-disintegrants, special polymers, water soluble and even insoluble excipients, sweeteners and essence. Various formulations were designed and made in four...
16. November 2016
Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODT) have the advantages of both solid dosage form specially the stability and ease of handling and liquid dosage forms including ease of swallowing and pre-gastric absorption. We focused on taste masking and formulation of ranitidine ODT which disintegrates rapidly in the mouth within 60 sec using super-disintegrants, special polymers, water soluble and even insoluble excipients, sweeteners and essence. Various formulations were designed and made in four series....
26. October 2016
Abstract The multiparticulate drug product concept covering micropellets, pellets, and mini-tablets is presented as a highly feasible approach to present convenient and patient friendly medication for the geriatric population. Improved swallowability and optimized administration regimen going along with defined drug dosage are achievable. Extemporaneous preparation of medicines from standard medication can be avoided going along with improved patient safety. With one multiparticulate pellet,...
20. September 2016
Abstract In this work a potentiometric electronic tongue based on classical ion-selective electrodes (6 types) and solid contact electrodes (2 types) was applied. The classical electrodes based on PVC membrane with other plasticizers exhibited cation-, anion-, amine-, and carbonate sensitivity, while the solid contact electrodes based on different lipophilic salts established diclofenac sensitivity. These sensors were used to assess the taste masking efficiency of diclofenac using selected...
03. May 2016
Taste-masked properties of micropellets based on hard fat and/or solid lipid mixtures (prepared by solvent-free cold extrusion/spheronization), containing metformin hydrochloride were investigated. An in-line and an on-line drug release profile evaluation of the pellets was performed and further correlated with an electronic tongue investigation. The pellets based on more than 30% of lipid binders showed metformin HCl releases below 10% after 30 s of dissolution. Micropellets based on 20 and...