Formulation Guideline
Sugar-free Aspirin Chewable Tablets Using PEARLITOL® 200 SD Mannitol
Directly compressible formulation of chewable tablets containing Aspirin, a moisture-sensitive API
Formula
|
% (By weight) |
mg / tablet |
---|---|---|
Aspirin |
50.0 |
500 |
PEARLITOL® 200 SD mannitol |
43.2 |
432 |
Stearic acid (< 80 μm) 80=""> 80 μm)> |
2.5 |
25 |
Talc |
2.0 |
20 |
Orange flavor, powder |
1.5 |
15 |
Aspartame |
0.5 |
5 |
AEROSIL® R972 silica* |
0.3 |
3 |
Method
- Introduce in the mixer, the aspirin, silica, flavor and aspartame.
- Mix for 10 minutes.
- Add the talc and PEARLITOL® 200 SD; mix again for 5 minutes.
- Add stearic acid and mix for 5 minutes.
- Compress the powder with round flat face punches of 13 mm diameter.
Additional comments
- Tablet weight: 1000 mg
- Tablet thickness: 6.02 mm
- Tablet density: 1.277 g/cm3
- Tablet Hardness: 87 N
- Dosage: 500 mg / tablet
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.
*AEROSIL® R972 is the registered trademark of Evonik