Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Direct compression"
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Development and evaluation of a medicated chewing gum containing Sceletium tortuosum
(North-West University, 2018)Sceletium tortuosum is one of the most promising medicinal plant species endemic to South Africa. It belongs to the Mesembryanthemaceae family and is traditionally used for treatment of anxiety and depression. Recent studies ... -
Evaluation and comparison of the physical properties and drug release characteristics of directly compressible lactose–based filler/binders
(North-West University, 2010)Direct compression has gained significant interest since its advent in the late 1950's due to its potential ease compared to wet granulation. The primary prerequisites for powders used in direct compression are (i) good ... -
Prediction of compressibility of pharmaceutical excipients in solid oral dosage forms
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Tablets are one of the most preferred dosage forms for patients, but pre-formulation studies for tablets are often time consuming and expensive. The SeDeM Expert Diagram System attempts to address this problem by decreasing ...