Excipients 2 Flashcards by Beca Dafydd | Brainscape

Q

Binder

A

Starch / sorbitol

Hold tablet together during coating and storage

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Filler

A

Dextrose/ Mannitol

Inert to bulk up tablet

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Glidant

A

Silicon Dioxide
Talc
Starch

Aids flowability

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Q

Diluent

A

Starch / Lactose

Aids compaction

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Dessicant

A

MgO and lactulose

Absorb moisture

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Wetting agent

A

SDS / Tween

Improves water penetration

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Lubricant

A

Magnesium stearate

Stop powder adhering to tablet press

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Plasticiser

A

Glycerol
Propylene Glycol
Sorbitol

Increases flexibility

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Flavour

A

Xylitol Sorbitol Saccharine

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Colourant

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Titantium oxide - opaque

Iron oxide - colour

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