Placebo Orodispersible Tablets with PEARLITOL® Flash Mannitol-Starch compound
Published January 27, 2026
Resource
Pharma
Placebo formulation for a colored directly compressible berry flavor orodispersible tablet (ODT)
Formula
| % (By weight) | mg / tablet | |
|---|---|---|
| PEARLITOL® Flash mannitol, starch | 98.058 | 509.90 |
| Fruit berry flavor | 0.800 | 4.16 |
| Aspartame | 0.500 | 2.60 |
| Coloring agent FDC Red n° 40 | 0.040 | 0.21 |
| Coloring agent Patent Blue V | 0.002 | 0.01 |
| Magnesium stearate | 0.600 | 3.12 |
Method
- In a mixer, mix PEARLITOL® Flash, colors and aspartame for 5 minutes.
- Add magnesium stearate and mix for 5 minutes.
- Compress the powder with 13 mm flat face bevel edge punches.
Additional comments
- Tablet weight: 520 mg
- Tablet thickness: 3.0 mm
- Tablet density: 1.312 g/cm3
- Tablet hardness: 80 N
- In vivo disintegration time: 20 s
Disclaimer
This formula is a guideline for recommended use of our products; it does not imply consent to their use in violation of existing patent(s).
These details are for information only and we believe them to be reliable.