scholarly journals Preformulation Study of Pugun Tano (Curanga fel-terrae [Lour.] Merr) Ethanolic Extract Granule Mass in Capsule as Hepatoprotective Drug

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (22) ◽  
pp. 3729-3732
Author(s):  
Urip Harahap ◽  
Marianne Marianne ◽  
Yuandani Yuandani ◽  
Lia Laila

BACKGROUND: Pugun tano extract had been studied for its effect as hepatoprotector. However, the usage of the plant in the form of extract has a limitation, especially if the extract is consumed by the people due to the unpleasant taste and odour. Then, the extract needs to be transformed into a particular dosage form, such as a capsule. But before the capsule can be produced, a preformulation study of pugun tano extract into a granule mass in capsule need to be evaluated. AIM: The study aimed to formulate the ethanolic extract of pugun tano (Curanga fel-terrae (Lour.) Merr) as granule mass in the capsule dosage form. METHODS: The pugun tano ethanolic extract was formulated in several steps included preparation of dry extract using coating method with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and granule mass production. The excipients used for the granule mass were lactose granules (made with tapioca starch using wet granulation), corn starch (made with 3 concentrations of 5% (F1), 7.5% (F2) and 10% (F3)), talcum, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, and propylparaben. The granule mass was evaluated for the bulk density, tapped density, inter-particle porosity, Carr’s index, Hausner ratio, angle of repose, and flowability. RESULTS: The results showed that all of the formulae passed the requirement of the preformulation test. The bulk density of the granule mass was 0.79 – 0.86 g/ml; the tapped density was 0.88 – 0.90 g/ml; the inter-particle porosity was 0.03 – 0.14; the Carr’s index was 2.71 – 11.94%; the Hausner ratio was 1.09-1.12; the angle of repose was 26.10 – 28.90°; and the flowing time was 5.97 – 6.63 seconds. All of the formulae showed good flowability and free-flowing properties. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that the obtained formula

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 1404-1410
Author(s):  
Rishabha Malviya

Background: In the previous study, investigators have synthesized acrylamide grafted and carboxymethylated derivatives of neem gum and evaluated their potential in the formulation of nanoparticles. In continuation of previous work, authors have evaluated neem gum polysaccharide (NGP), acrylamide grafted neem gum polysaccharide (NGP-g-Am) and carboxymethylated neem gum polysaccharide (CMNGP) as binding agent in the tablet dosage form. Methods: Diclofenac sodium was used as a model drug while microcrystalline cellulose and talc were used as excipient in the preparation of granules employing wet granulation technique. NGP, NGP-g-Am and CMNGP were utilized as binding agent in the preparation of granules. Prepared granules were characterized for various pre-compression and post-compression parameters. Results and Discussion: Binding agents were used in the concentration of 4-24%w/w. NGP incorporated granules showed more bulk density and lower values of tapped density, Carr’s index, bulkiness, Hausner’s ratio and angle of repose as compared to NGP-g-Am consisting granules. NGP-g-Am consisting tablets showed more hardness and zero friability as compared to NGP based tablets. Drug content was found lower for the tablets having grafted polymer in place of NGP. CMNGP were also utilized to prepare granules but granules were not be able to compress keeping all the compacting parameters same as used in the case of NGP and NGP-g-Am consisting granules. NGP and NGP-g-Am were able to sustain drug release up to 6 and 8 h, respectively. Conclusion: It can be concluded that NGP-g-Am induces better properties when used as a binder in the tablet formulation than native polymer, while CMNGP cannot be utilized as a binding agent in the preparation of a tablet.


Author(s):  
Abhishek Kumar Singh ◽  
Kasif Shakeel

In the present investigation, immediate release tablet formulation of etizolam was developed for management of insomnia and anxiety using different Superdisintegrants (Sodium Starch Glycolate, Croscarmellose, Crospovidone), Povidone K-30 and Magnesium stearate by wet granulation method. The drug-excipients interaction was investigated by UV spectrophotometer. The granules and tablets of Etizolam were evaluated for various pre and post compression parameters like angle of repose, compressibility index, hausners ratio, tablet hardness, friability and in vitro disintegration and dissolution studies and their results were found to be satisfactory. These results suggest that maximum in vitro dissolution profile of formulation F6 were found to have equivalent percentage of drug release and concluded that F6 is better and similar to innovator product.


2016 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 201-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haroon Rahim ◽  
Abdul Sadiq ◽  
Shahzeb Khan ◽  
Kamran Ahmad Chishti ◽  
Fazli Amin ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate binding potential of Mulva neglecta mucilage (MNM) with subsequent comparison to PVP K30. Eight batches of Diclofenac sodium tablets were prepared by wet granulation technique keeping different concentrations (4, 6, 8 & 10% w/w) of Mulva neglecta mucilage (extracted from leaves of Mulva neglecta) and PVP K30 as standard binder. The granules of formulated batches showed bulk density (g/mL) 0.49 ± 0.00 to 0.57 ± 0.00, tapped density (g/mL) 0.59 ± 0.01 to 0.70 ± 0.01, Carr's index 09.27 ± 0.95 to 19.65 ± 0.59, Hausner's ratio 1.12 ± 0.00 to 1.24 ± 0.01 and angle of repose 30.37 ± 2.90 °C to 36.86 ± 0.94 °C. Tablets were compressed to hardness 7.50 to 7.95 kg/cm2. The tablets showed 0.39 ± 0.02 to 0.39 ± 0.01% friability and 7:20 to 14:00 min disintegration time. Granules and post-compression evaluation revealed that parameters assessed were all found to be within the pharmacopoeial limits. The results (hardness, disintegration and dissolution) proved that Mulva neglecta mucilage has better binding capacity for preparation of uncoated tablet dosage form as compared to PVP K30. Among all the formulations, MN-1 to MN-4 showed slow release as compared to PV-1 to PV-4 and thereby Mulva neglecta mucilage exhibited satisfactory drug release phenomenon tablets of diclofenac sodium.


Author(s):  
DIAH LIA AULIFA ◽  
DIKI PRAYUGO WIBOWO ◽  
NENI SAFITRI ◽  
ARIF BUDIMAN

Objective: Ginger is one of the Indonesian plants that has been used as traditional medicine. The flavonoids and phenols compounds contained high antioxidant activity. This study aimed to formulate effervescent granules (EG) from red ginger (RG) extract and evaluate its antioxidant activity. Methods: The formulation of EG from RG extract was prepared by the wet granulation method using different concentrations of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). Furthermore, the flowability of granules was evaluated, including flow rate, angle of repose, bulk density, tapped density, Carr's index, Hausner ratio, and effervescent time. The physical stability of granules such as organoleptic evaluation, effervescent time, and pH measurement was also evaluated after 28 d of storage, and the antioxidant activity of EG from RG extract was determined using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Results: The result showed that the EG of RG extract was successfully prepared by wet granulation with a concentration of 15%. In addition, the flowability study showed that all formulas of EG from RG extract have good flow properties, and the granules showed excellent flow properties based on Carr′s index results. The effervescent time of granules remained within the acceptable range according to USP, and the physical stability did not change even after 28 d of storage. The IC50 of EG from RG extract was 283.28±3.6 ppm and has moderate in free radicals scavenging activity. Conclusion: EG from RG extract can be used as food supplements to protect the human body from free radicals and inhibit oxidases.


Author(s):  
Shikha Thakur ◽  
Brisha Bhardwaj ◽  
Shouvik Kumar Nandy

Tablets are used as formulation and are prepared by using plant extracts i.e., Carica papaya and Embelica officinalis. These tablets were prepared by using wet granulation method. In this article the extract of leaves of Carica papaya and fruits of Embelica officinalis were used for making herbal tablets. Extracts of leaves of Carica papaya was obtained by cold extraction and through maceration method and the extract of fruits of Embelica officinalis was obtained by maceration process. Both extracts were dried and mixed. These extracts were then impregnated with the excipients like diluents, binding agents, super disintegrating agent, lubricants, etc. to make granules. These granules were then evaluated by using various parameters like Angle of repose, tapped density, bulk density, Carr’s Index, Hausner’s Ratio and void volume. These granules were then used for the making of tablets of desired size and shape by punching in the machine. After preparation of the tablets their evaluation parameters were studied like physical appearance, weight variation, friability, disintegration time, hardness test and thickness. Also the parameters for the acceptance of the tablets is also done like flavor and sweetness. Recent studies have shown that herbal extract of leaves of papaya has beneficial effect as an anti-inflammatory agent, for its wound healing properties, anti-tumor as well as Immunomodulatory effects and as an antioxidant. Amla fruit is a rich natural source of vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) and contains 600-750 mg/100 g of the fresh pulp. Also it is rich in minerals matters like phosphorus, iron and calcium. Amla is used as an Immunomodulatory agent and hence enhance the immunity of the patient. Aim of the study is to design develop and optimize the dosage form to cure dengue and is based on the use of natural plant ingredients to intermingle with chemical as well as synthetic ingredients to develop an effective unit dosage forms for better patient compliance. KEYWORDS: Papaya, Amla, Extracts, Herbal tablet, Dengue, Immunomodulatory, Platelets.


Author(s):  
Shaveta Sharma ◽  
Teenu Sharma ◽  
Mahak Deep ◽  
Ashima Sharma

The goal of the current work was to do an orderly assessment of flow of powders and granules using compendial and non-compendial procedure. Angle of repose, Tapped density, Carr's compressibility file, Bulk density, Hausner’s ratios were assessed. Moreover, flow was described utilizing powder rheometer wherein delicate force transducer screens the forces created as consequence of the sample displacement, another technique FT4 powder rheometer. The Freeman Technology (FT4 powder rheometer) is intended to describe powders undergoing different circumstances in manners that look like wide scale creation climate. Techniques incorporate security and irregular flow rate, compressibility, shear cell, air circulation, porousness, divider contact and union. The FT4 has demonstrated application on the whole powders preparing ventures, including drugs, fine synthetic substances, cosmetics, food, additives and powder covering. The FT4 application connect to filling, hopper flow, Tablet pressure, wet granulation, end point, flow added substance determination and enhancement, moisture impacts, static change, feeding, stirring, separation, caking, processing, Wall grating, grip, hopper configuration etc.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramanathan M ◽  
Subramanian L ◽  
Poongodi T ◽  
Manish S ◽  
Muneeswari E ◽  
...  

The herbal medicine Nilavembu Kudineer is very effective in viral fevers. The study was effort to prepare a Nilavembu Kudineerherbal capsule from Nilavembu Kudineer churnam. The task of this work is, to detainment of active biomolecules and ensure their biological activity. The Nilavembu Kudineerchurnamwas extracted by ethanol and water solvents, then the extract was dried. The resultant dried extract powder was screened by various chemical and microbiological tests for to ensure the potency.  The results confirms that both the extract haveactive biomolecules and possess their activity. Based on the microbiological activity NVK water extract was comparatively better than the ethanol using extract powder. The dried NVK water extract powder capsules complies with standards of capsule pre and post filling parameters such as angle of repose, bulk density, tapped density, carr’s index and hausner’s ratio. The filled NVK capsule complies the post filling evaluations of weight variation, disintegration. In future stability, dosage titrations and more number of microbial test need to conduct for their effectiveness of the formulation.  


Author(s):  
SUDIPTA DAS ◽  
SOUMITRA DAS

Objectives: The objective of the present study was to formulate the metronidazole tablets using natural Aloe vera gum as binding agent. Materials and Methods: To determine the binding properties of the extracted A. vera gum were used for the preparation of metronidazole tablets and compared with other binding agents such as acacia and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). Physical properties such as hardness, friability, disintegration time, and in vitro dissolution rate are the important parameter which determines for each formulation. Three batches of metronidazole tablets are prepared using acacia (F1), sodium CMC (F2), and A. vera gum (F3) as binding agent. Results: The granules were evaluated by determining the angle of repose (26.01 ± 0.110–27.18 ± 0.166°), bulk density, tapped density, Hausner ratio, and Carr’s index. It shows satisfactory results. At time 90 min, the percentage release of drug for F1, F2, and F3 was 44.947%, 31.467%, and 53.424%, respectively. The tablets prepared with A. vera gum showed faster release profile than other binders. Conclusion: From the results, it was shown that tablets prepared with A. vera gum have good binding properties and also helped tablets for faster release.


Author(s):  
Mandzhigoladze T.Y. ◽  
Kuznetsova L.S.

The purpose of the study was to substantiate the optimal composition, development of technology and methods for analyzing a new dosage form - granules with hydrangeas with a liquid tree extract. Optimal auxiliary substances for granule production were experimentally selected and process parameters were determined: fractional composition, abrasion, disintegration, mass loss during drying, bulk density. It was found that for all indicators granules with hydrangea tree extract liquid meet the requirements of GF XIV. Process diagram of granules manufacturing by wet granulation method has been developed. The TLC method made it possible to identify rutin, quercetin, luteolin, chlorophyll, coumarin. The method of differential spectrophotometry was tested for the method of quantitative determination of the sum of flavonoids. The proposed quantification methodology has been found to be suitable for analytical purposes. The content of the sum of flavonoids in the granules in terms of rutin is about 0,0225%. The relative error of the technique does not exceed ± 2,5%.


2021 ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
O. I. Hordiienko ◽  
T. A. Hroshovyi

The available range of phytopreparations for topical use in the oral cavity does not fully meet the needs of patients as mainly medicinal plant raw materials and tinctures of domestic production represent it. Therefore, we developed a pharmaceutical composition in the form of tablets based on dry extracts herb of Geranium sanguineum L., Geranium sibiricum L. and essential oil of Salvia sclare. To optimize the composition of the tablets it is necessary to study and select the necessary excipients and their quantities, which was the purpose of the work. In order to study the influence of 10 quantitative factors on the properties of powder masses and the main quality indicators of tablets with plant extracts and essential oil, the method of random balance was used. The obtained powder mixtures and tablets based on them were subjected to the determination of the following pharmaco-technological parameters: bulk density, tapped density, flowability, the angle of repose, the uniformity of weight, tablet hardness testing, the friability test, disintegration time, desirability function. The pharmaco-technological index of bulk density improves with an increase in the amount of Pregelatinized Starch, Mannitol 60, Emcompress, as well as a decrease in the amount of Neusilin UFL2 and Neusilin US2. Regarding the tapped density, Neusilin US2 significantly affects it, with the increase of which this indicator decreases. With the introduction of more Neusilin US2, Mannitol 60, Pregelatinized Starch, Ludipress, Emcompress and Magnesium Stearate, the value of the angle of repose is improved. The average mass has the greatest influence on fluidity, at its decrease this indicator improves. The same happens with the introduction of Neusilin UFL2, Neusilin US2, Pregelatinized Starch and Magnesium Stearate. The uniformity of weight of all series of tablets fluctuates within ± 5%, and friability to 1%, which meets the requirements of the State Pharmacopoeia of Ukraine. Also, despite the results obtained, all series of tablets were very strong, with the lowest tablet hardness testing – 159 N. The disintegration of the tablets varies within 6 minutes. After evaluating the results of the scattering diagrams of all pharmaco-technological parameters as well as the desirability function, Neusilin US2, МCC 102, Sodium croscarmellose, Mannitol 60 and Magnesium Stearate were selected for further research. The average weight of tablets should be increased to 0.55 g.


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