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EVALUATION OF MILLET STARCHES (Pennisetum glaucum and Pennisetum americanum) AS TABLET BINDERS AND DISINTEGRANTS

EVALUATION OF MILLET STARCHES (Pennisetum glaucum and Pennisetum americanum) AS TABLET BINDERS AND DISINTEGRANTS

Abstract:

Starch was extracted from the two varieties of millet (Pennisetum glaucum and Pennisetum americanum) by the wet extraction method, the percentage yield was determined. The physicochemical properties investigated includes: flow rate, angle of repose, carr’s index, tapped…

In addition to active ingredients, tablets contain a number of inert materials known as “Additives” or “Excipients“.

Different Categories of Excipients are as follows:

Diluents

Binders and Adhesives

Disintegrants

Lubricants and Glidants

Coloring Agents

Flavoring Agents

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Excipients for Compressed Tablets

Compressed tablets usually contain a number of pharmaceutical adjuncts known as…