Browsing by Subject "Powder flow"
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Cassava starch as modified release excipient in selected gliclazide oral dosage forms
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Solid oral dosage forms are still the most leading delivery system employed commercially due to the ease in which it can be handled, administered and even transported. Several varieties of solid oral dosage forms are ... -
Development of a composite index for pharmaceutical powders
(North-West University, 2008)The primary prerequisites for powder mixtures/granules intended for tableting is to posses the quality of (i) homogenous composition; (ii) acceptable flowability, (iii) sufficient compressibility; and (iv) anti-adhesiveness. ... -
Direct compression of chitosan: process and formulation factors to improve powder flow and tablet performance
(Bentham Science, 2013)Chitosan is a polymer derived from chitin that is widely available at relatively low cost, but due to compression challenges it has limited application for the production of direct compression tablets. The aim of this study ... -
Evaluation and comparison of the physical properties and drug release characteristics of directly compressible lactose–based filler/binders
(North-West University, 2010)Direct compression has gained significant interest since its advent in the late 1950's due to its potential ease compared to wet granulation. The primary prerequisites for powders used in direct compression are (i) good ... -
Matrix forming excipients from natural origin for controlled release matrix type tablets
(Elsevier, 2011)Since excipients from renewable sources are attractive due to their sustainable mass production, this study aimed at investigating the use of gel and whole leaf materials from Aloe vera and Aloe ferox to produce controlled ...