Study of technological characteristics of the Health in gum® base for chewing gum

2020 ◽  
pp. 18-21
Author(s):  
E. Blynskaya ◽  
S. Tishkov ◽  
V. Bueva ◽  
K. Alekseev ◽  
V. Alekseev ◽  
...  

Medicated chewing gum is a convenient dosage form that allows to expand the range of medicines, ensure adherence of patients to the treatment and extend patent protection for well-known names of medicines. This article describes the technological properties of the Health in Gum® chewing gum base, which provides medicinal chewing gums with minimal addition of excipients by direct compression.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 26-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Оlena Ruban ◽  
Malek Alkhalaf ◽  
Nataliia Gerbina

The preliminary studies of physico-chemical and pharmaco-technological properties of the dry extract of ginger have determined the need for introduction of different groups of excipients for developing a solid dosage form for the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus. Aim. To choose the rational filler in the composition of tablets with ginger obtained by direct compression. Materials and methods. The study object was the dry extract of ginger (DEG) (producer “Megaprom”, Dnepr,Ukraine) and modern excipients for the production of tablets by direct compression: GalenIQ 721 (BENEO-Palatinit Gmb), Flowlac 100 (Meggle Co.), Tablettose 80 (Meggle Co.), Farmaxx (Merck), Microcelac 100 (Meggle Co.), Vivapur 112 and 102 (JRS Pharm), Prosolv HD 90, Prosolv SMCC 50 (JRS Pharm) manufactured in Germany. Pharmaco-technological and physico-chemical properties of the samples were studied according to conventional methods of the State Pharmacopoeia of Ukraine. Results and discussion. According to the results of the crystallographic analysis, the ability to the moisture absorption, resistance to crushing, disintegration time, fluidity indicators, angle of repose and bulk volume the effect of modern excipients on physicochemical and pharmaco-technological properties of the dry extract of ginger has been studied. Conclusions. According to the results of microscopic analysis, it has been found, that the rational fillers are GalenIQ 721, Prosolv HD 90, Prosolv SMCC 50, Vivapur 102 and Vivapur 112, as they provide a uniform system and the necessary resistance to destruction. The study of the kinetics of the moisture absorption has shown that addition of the fillers significantly reduces the increase in moisture compared to the dry extract. The mixture with GalenIQ 721 has the lowest parameters of moisture absorption at a relative air humidity of 45 %, 75 % and 100 %. In accordance with the results of the pharmaco-technological studies, it has been found that addition of GalenIQ 721 leads to improved flowability, disintegration, settling qualities; it indicates the feasibility of its inclusion into the composition of the solid dosage form.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 66-75
Author(s):  
Lyudmila Shulga ◽  
Kateryna Bezkrovna ◽  
Nina Domar

The aim. The aim of the research was to study the effect of different groups of excipients on the pharmaco-technological propertiesof the powder mass for tabletting in the development of the composition of the tablets with dry extract of Sanguisorba officinalis for complex therapy of the gastrointestinal tract diseases. Materials and methods. Objects of study - dry extract Sanguisorba officinalis, 25 excipients used in the production of tablets by the method of direct compression, grouped into five groups of factors (fillers based on sugars and microcrystalline cellulose, disintegrants, glidants and lubricants), samples of powder masses. Studies on the determination of pharmaco-technological properties (fluidity, bulk density, bulk density after shrinkage, degree of compressibility, Hausner ratio, and angle of repose) of the obtained powder masses were carried out according to the methods of the State Pharmacopoeia of Ukraine, Second edition. The method of mathematical planning of the experiment was used in the work, the obtained results were subjected to variance analysis, and the ranked series of advantages were placed, in which the excipients were placed in the sequence of their influence on the studied pharmaco-tecnological parameters. Results and discussion. The influence of excipients (factors) on the pharmaco-technological properties (responses) of the powdered tablet masses with the construction of ranked benefits was studied using a five-factor experiment, a hyper-Graeco-Latin square. The results of the analysis of variance showed that glidants have the greatest influence on the fluidity, the bulk density and the bulk density after shrinkage. Neusilin US 2 significantly affects the fluidity of the powder masses and Hausner ratio, the talc having the greatest effect on the bulk density and the bulk density after shrinkage of the powder masses. The representative of the disintegrants group – Sodium starch glycolate most influences the compressibility index, the sugar-based filler – Pearlitol 500 DC – on the angle of repose. Conclusions. The effect of 25 excipients on the pharmaco-technological characteristics of the powdered tablet masses with dry extract of Sanguisorba officinalis was studied. It was found that among the sugars-based fillers equally good results were shown in the powder masses with Compri sugar, Tablettose 80 and Pearlitol 500 DC; among the microcrystalline cellulose based fillers is Prosolv 90; among glidants – Neusilin US 2; no comparison was made of the disintegrants and lubricant excipients from the studied list of leader substances. The results of the studies indicate the possibility of obtaining tablets by the direct compression method, and further study of their pharmaco-technological characteristics will allow to establish the optimal composition of excipients.


INDIAN DRUGS ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 49 (12) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
N.G.N Swamy ◽  
◽  
P Shilpa ◽  
Z. Abbas

Chewing gums are mobile drug delivery systems, with a potential for administering drugs either for local action or for systemic absorption via buccal route. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide chewing gum formulations were made employing Pharmagum M as the base with an aim to overcome the firstpass effect, reducing the risk of overdosing, ease of administration and for achieving faster systemic absorption. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide was further transformed into spray dried form and incorporated into Pharmagum M base with the object of solubility enhancement and masking the bitter taste of the drug. The prepared medicated chewing gums were evaluated for various precompression and postcompression parameters. The in vitro drug release profiles were carried out employing Erweka DRT chewing apparatus. It was observed that increasing the chewing gum base concentration resulted in a decreased drug release profile. The drug in the spray dried form revealed improved performance in comparison to the directly contained drug. The drug release data were fitted into various kinetic models. It was observed that the drug release was matrix diffusion controlled and revealed a non-Fickian drug release mechanism. Accelerated stability studies were carried out on select formulations as per ICH guidelines. The formulations were found to be stable in respect to physical parameters and no significant deviations were seen in respect to in vitro drug release characteristics.


2019 ◽  
Vol 102 (6) ◽  
pp. 1892-1900
Author(s):  
Nada S. Zamzam ◽  
Mona H. Abdel Rahman ◽  
Maha F. Abdel Ghani

Background: Acesulfame-K (ACE), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), and aspartame (ASP) are a common combination of food additives added to chewing gums. The abuse of these additives results in severe adverse health effects; however, they are still extensively used owing to their high performance and low cost. Objective: The development and optimization of a simple, cheap, sensitive, and eco-friendly HPLC/UV method for the simultaneous determination of ASP, ACE, and BHT along with aspartame degradation product phenylalanine (PHEN) in chewing gum. Methods: The method was optimized using a 5 μm C18 column and an eluent consisting of methanol and 0.1 M phosphate buffer (pH 5.0) according to a suitable gradient elution program. Simple sample preparation, consisting of dilution, homogenization, and sonication followed by centrifugation and filtration, was optimized and used for the extraction of chewing gum. The greenness of the method was evaluated. Results: The proposed method exhibited excellent linearity (R2 > 0.9996), low LOQ (0.08–0.95 μg/mL), and recoveries between 85.3 and 98.83% with relative SD (RSD) ≤ 2.7%. High resolution was obtained with <25 min run times with excellent precision (RSD: 0.28–1.33%). This method was successfully applied for the simultaneous determination of ACE, ASP, and BHT in commercial chewing gum; PHEN was not detected. Furthermore, our method is considered to be environmentally acceptable. Conclusions: The results demonstrate that the developed method can be used to detect ACE, BHT, ASP, and PHEN in chewing gum. Highlights: A new sensitive, green HPLC/UV method is developed to be used as a minimal-cost routine analysis procedure for commercial chewing gum.


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 184-191
Author(s):  
Prerna Kaushik ◽  
Deepak Kaushik

: The reason that the oral route attained such acceptance may be ascribed to its affluence of administration. Over the years, patient convenience- oriented exploration in the area of drug delivery has introduced potential innovative medicine delivery systems. The elegant drug delivery system is an amalgamation of science and dexterity with therapeutic prospect and presentability. It involves the administration of medications in a groundbreaking fashion with the assistance of cosmetics, wearable devices and oral drug delivery system which can also be used for ornamental purposes. Out of which, therapeutic chewing gum offers a highly suitable and amenable technique of dosing medications comprising children and elderlies. It is a potentially convenient means of administering medications either locally or systematically via the oral cavity. It bids innumerable gains over conventional drug delivery methods. Moreover, medicinal chewing gums involve the dynamic and constant masticatory actions for drug release. Currently, enriched expertise has made it promising to advance and fabricate medicated chewing gum with predefined properties and it could be a marketable triumph in the future. Apprehending this, several investigators and pharmaceutical companies are now engaged in developing innovative practices vis-à-vis medicated chewing gums by filing several patents in this area. The present manuscript also delivers a gestalt of various patented technology platforms based on different methods/ mechanisms employed for the preparation of medicated chewing gums.


2019 ◽  
Vol 102 (6) ◽  
pp. 1892-1900
Author(s):  
Nada S Zamzam ◽  
Mona H Abdel Rahman ◽  
Maha F Abdel Ghani

Abstract Background: Acesulfame-K (ACE), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), and aspartame (ASP) are a common combination of food additives added to chewing gums. The abuse of these additives results in severe adverse health effects; however, they are still extensively used owing to their high performance and low cost. Objective: The development and optimization of a simple, cheap, sensitive, and eco-friendly HPLC/UV method for the simultaneous determination of ASP, ACE, and BHT along with aspartame degradation product phenylalanine (PHEN) in chewing gum. Methods: The method was optimized using a 5 μm C18 column and an eluent consisting of methanol and 0.1 M phosphate buffer (pH 5.0) according to a suitable gradient elution program. Simple sample preparation, consisting of dilution, homogenization, and sonication followed by centrifugation and filtration, was optimized and used for the extraction of chewing gum. The greenness of the method was evaluated. Results: The proposed method exhibited excellent linearity (R2 &gt; 0.9996), low LOQ (0.08–0.95 μg/mL), and recoveries between 85.3 and 98.83% with relative SD (RSD) ≤ 2.7%. High resolution was obtained with &lt;25 min run times with excellent precision (RSD: 0.28–1.33%). This method was successfully applied for the simultaneous determination of ACE, ASP, and BHT in commercial chewing gum; PHEN was not detected. Furthermore, our method is considered to be environmentally acceptable. Conclusions: The results demonstrate that the developed method can be used to detect ACE, BHT, ASP, and PHEN in chewing gum. Highlights: A new sensitive, green HPLC/UV method is developed to be used as a minimal-cost routine analysis procedure for commercial chewing gum.


Author(s):  
Imran Tadwee ◽  
Sadhana Shahi ◽  
Zahed Zaheer

Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate and present lactose scientifically as an excipient of choice in formulation development of solid orals dosage form for direct compression method. Present work will establish the ability of lactose as an excipient to be the choice of candidate while developing formulation having poor flow API using direct compression process. In addition to this different type of lactose is processed using secure development method (SeDeM) in order to evaluate best suitable type of lactose amongst its different type.Methods: Lactose anhydrous, lactose monohydrate and Lactose spray dried (SD) were employed for evaluation using SeDeM method, twelve different selected pharmacotechnical parameters were determined experimentally and were treated mathematically and expressed in the graphical representation as SeDeM diagram. Parameter index, parameter profile index and good compression index values were calculated.Results: Good compression index was found to be 6.06,5.72,6.83 parameter index was 0.25, 0.42, 0.17 and parameter profile index found to be 6.36,6.01,7.18 for lactose anhydrous, lactose monohydrate and Lactose SD respectively.Conclusion: This research work reveals that data obtained will be useful for the pharmaceutical industries while formulating the drug product and will reflect the scientific characteristics of this excipient as well. This will enable the availability of values obtained after performing SeDeM studies on lactose to scientific society based on the results researchers can use establised data and statistics in their pre-formulation studies to incorporate lactose with confidence and can be justified scientifically in the development formulation of the direct compression process and API having poor flow. Results indicating good direct compression characteristics of the all 3 type of lactose, and Lactose SD can be preferred amongs these 3 types. 


2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-39
Author(s):  
CM Marya ◽  
S Dhingra ◽  
A Jnaneswar ◽  
H Kumar ◽  
N Dahiya ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Dental caries and periodontal diseases have historically been considered the most important global oral health burdens. Hence, the dental health care needs to apply strategies for prevention of oral health problems. Chewing gum gained interest due to its ability to stimulate salivation and accelerate the clearance of fermentable carbohydrates from the dietary intake. Chewing gum with Xylitol has received special attention due to its mechanical cleaning together with saliva stimulation. These actions could lead to a therapeutic, caries lowering action and various other oral health benefits.


2020 ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
М. К. Гулзода ◽  
A. У. Рахмонов ◽  
К. С. Махсудов ◽  
Р. С. Мусоєв ◽  
С. M. Мусозода ◽  
...  

The prevalence of acute respiratory diseases, the particular severity of their course, as well as the frequent relapses and complications require constant search for new, more effective and safe medicines for their prevention and treatment and introduction of these drugs into clinical practice. Generally, most of the medications used in the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections have a number of side effects. Currently, one of the promising areas of pharmacy is the study of biologically active substances, the medicinal plant raw material, and production of extracts and herbal medicines based on them. Objective – pharmaceutical development of a scientifically based composition, technology for obtaining anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial tablets developed on the basis of a selected and standardized plant substance-a thick extract of the leaves of sage nutmeg, which grows in Tajikistan.  When solving the task used the methods of evaluating the technological properties of LRS, physico-chemical properties of plant extracts, physical and technological properties of the mass for tabletting, pharmaco-technological tests of the developed tabletsa study of quantitative content of biologically active substances was determined by Pharmacopoeia methods. The developed solid dosage form with thick extract of sage leaves can be registered as a medicinal product, and the developed technology of tablets with thick extract of sage leaves can be of interest to manufacturers of medicinal products from plant raw materials. The developed methods can be used in laboratories for the detection and quantitative determination of BAS in plant raw materials of Clary sage leaves and medicinal products from this LRS. Thus, based on the results of pharmacological and technological research, we have developed a technology for obtaining a thick extract of sage nutmeg and tablets based on it for the treatment of otolaryngological diseases, which in turn is of interest for further research of the developed drug and its introduction into production.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0246648
Author(s):  
Chernet Tafere ◽  
Zewdu Yilma ◽  
Solomon Abrha ◽  
Adane Yehualaw

Introduction Orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) is a dosage form that overcomes the problem of swallowing which is prevalent in about 35% of the general population. Co-trimoxazole (CTX) is given for patients with HIV for the prophylaxis of opportunistic infection (OI), commonly for pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. It was reported that CTX was associated with a 25–46% reduction in mortality among individuals infected with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. Esophageal candidiasis which usually comes along with HIV/AIDS is one of AIDS defining illness affecting up to 1 in 5 of people with AIDS. This opportunistic illness is manifested by painful or difficulty of swallowing. In this respect, CTX ODT offer the advantages of both liquid dosage forms in terms of easy swallowing thereby improve patient compliance and solid dosage forms in terms of dose uniformity, stability, lower production, and transportation costs. The objective of this study was to formulate, characterize and optimize CTX ODT which could overcome swallowing problem and improve patient compliance. Co-trimoxazole ODTs were prepared by direct compression technique using a semi synthetic super disintegrant (crospovidone) along with other excipients. Two taste masking techniques were employed, addition of sweetening agent, and solid dispersion by using a pH sensitive polymer, Eudragit E-100 at different ratios (1:1, 1:2 and 1:3). Taste masking was determined by comparing taste threshold value and in vitro drug release. Preliminary study was used to investigate the effect of crospovidone, compression force (CF) and Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) on disintegration time, friability and wetting time (WT). Factorial design was used as it enables simultaneous evaluation of formulation variables and their interaction effect. From the preliminary study, the factors that were found significant were further optimized using central composite design. Design-Expert 8.0.7.1 software was employed to carry out the experimental design. The bitterness threshold concentration of Trimethoprim was found to be 150 μg/ml and the in vitro drug release of the three batches of drug to polymer ratio (F1:1, 1:2 and 1:3) was 2.80±0.05, 2.77±0.00 and 2.63±0.00 respectively. From the optimization study, the optimal concentration for the superdisintegrant was 8.60% w/w and a CF of 11.25 KN which gave a rapid disintegration and WT of 13.79 and 23.19 seconds respectively and a friability of 0.666%. Conclusion In this study, co-trimoxazole ODT was formulated successfully. Central composite design was effectively used to model and optimize friability, DT and WT. The method was found effective for estimating the effect of independent variables on the dependent variables by using polynomial equation and surface plots. Optimization of the response variables was possible by using both numerical and graphical optimization and the predicted optimal conditions were confirmed experimentally and were found to be in good agreement within 5% of the predicted responses. The results of the study showed that CTX ODT had significantly rapid disintegration, less than 1% friability and enhanced dissolution profiles. The successful formulation of CTX ODT can solve difficulty of swallowing of conventional tablets for some group of patients which are unable to swallow solid oral dosage form.


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