Formulation Guideline
Vitamin C Effervescent Tablets Using NEOSORB® P 300 C Sorbitol
Directly compressible formulation for Vitamin C effervescent tablets
Formula
|
% (by weight) |
mg / tablet |
---|---|---|
Sodium bicarbonate |
30.80 |
693.00 |
Tartaric acid |
26.40 |
594.00
|
Ascorbic acid (90% content) |
20.00 |
450.00 |
NEOSORB® P 300 C sorbitol |
9.44 |
212.40 |
Granulated sodium ascorbate |
4.70 |
105.75 |
Sodium benzoate |
3.70 |
83.25 |
PEG 6000 |
2.80 |
63.00 |
Orange flavor |
1.80 |
40.50 |
Sodium saccharinate, ground |
0.36 |
8.10 |
Method
In a mixer, pour and mix for 5 minutes in 6 steps:
- Tartaric acid and sodium bicarbonate
- Ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate
- NEOSORB® P 300 C, flavor and sodium saccharinate
- A third of PEG 6000 and sodium benzoate
- A third of PEG 6000 and sodium benzoate
- A third of PEG 6000 and sodium benzoate
The powder is ready to be compressed.
Additional Comments
500 mg Vitamin C for a 2.25 g 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.