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Digital Image Disintegration Analysis: a Novel Quality Control Method for Fast Disintegrating Tablets
Osamah Malallah1, Zara Rashid2, Chee Lok Li3
1Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NH, UK.
AAPS Pharmscitech
|August 17, 2021
Summary
A new digital image disintegration analysis (DIDA) effectively measures fast disintegrating tablets (FDTs) using small liquid volumes. This method shows potential as a quality control tool for FDT formulations.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical technology
- Analytical chemistry
- Biomedical imaging
Background:
- Tablet disintegration is crucial for drug efficacy and quality control.
- Existing methods struggle with the short disintegration times and low liquid volumes characteristic of fast disintegrating tablets (FDTs).
- A novel approach is needed to accurately assess FDT disintegration in conditions mimicking oral use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a digital imaging technique for measuring FDT disintegration.
- To assess if this method can differentiate between various FDT formulations.
- To establish a potential quality control method for FDTs.
Main Methods:
- A digital image disintegration analysis (DIDA) system was designed using a 3D-printed vessel and an overhead camera.
- The system measured the mean grey value of the tablet over time to quantify remaining intact formulation.
- Experiments were conducted using low volumes (0.05-0.7 mL) of saliva simulant at a controlled temperature (37°C).
Main Results:
- DIDA successfully discriminated between different FDT formulations (p < 0.05).
- Specific examples demonstrated significant differences in disintegration percentages between tested tablets.
- Nurofen Meltlets exhibited swelling, with percentage recovery varying based on liquid volume.
Conclusions:
- The developed DIDA system is effective for evaluating FDT disintegration.
- This imaging-based method shows promise as a quality control tool for fast disintegrating oral formulations.
- DIDA offers a sensitive and adaptable approach for analyzing tablet behavior in small liquid volumes.
Keywords:
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