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[Manufacture of lithium carbonate tablets using direct compression]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled
|October 21, 1999
Summary
Directly compressed lithium carbonate tablets were evaluated for quality. Tablets formulated with microcrystalline cellulose, spray-dried lactose, and corn starch exhibited optimal pharmaceutical properties.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Materials Science
Context:
- Direct compression is an efficient tableting method.
- Lithium carbonate is a crucial mood-stabilizing agent.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the impact of excipients on direct compression tablet properties.
- To identify optimal formulations for lithium carbonate tablets.
Summary:
- Tablets were assessed for lithium carbonate content, weight variation, hardness, friability, disintegration, and dissolution.
- Formulations incorporating microcrystalline cellulose (Avicel PH 101), spray-dried lactose, and corn starch demonstrated superior characteristics.
Impact:
- Provides formulation guidance for developing high-quality lithium carbonate tablets.
- Contributes to efficient pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.