FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF BISACODYL

ENTERIC COATED TABLETS

Dissertation submitted to

The Tamil nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of degree of

MASTER OF PHARMACY

IN

PHARMACEUTICS

Submitted by

(Reg. No. 261210002)

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

Mrs. Priyanka sinha, M.Pharm.,

Assistant professor
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS

Department of Pharmaceutics
C.L.BAID METHA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Thoraipakkam, Chennai-97

April – 2014
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the dissertation work entitled, “ FORMULATION AND EVALUATION
OF BISACODYL ENTERIC COATED TABLETS” submitted to The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R
Medical University, Chennai-32 for the award of the degree of “ MASTER OF PHARMACY
IN PHARMACEUTICS” is a bonafide research work done by Register No: 261210002 under
the supervision and guidance of Mrs. Priyanka sinha, M.Pharm., Assistant professor,
Department of pharmaceutics, C.L Baid Metha college of pharmacy, Chennai-97, during the
academic year 2013-2014.

Place: Chennai Mrs.Priyanka sinha, M.Pharm.,

Date: Assistant professor,
Department of pharmaceutics,
C.L. Baid Metha college of pharmacy,
Chennai-97.
Prof. Dr.Grace Rathnam, M.Pharm., Ph.D
Principal.

This is to certify that the dissertation work entitled, “ FORMULATION AND EVALUATION
OF BISACODYL ENTERIC COATED TABLETS” submitted to The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R
Medical University, Chennai-32 for the award of the degree of “ MASTER OF PHARMACY
IN PHARMACEUTICS” is a bonafide research work done by Register No: 261210002 under
the supervision and guidance of Mrs. Priyanka sinha, M.Pharm., Assistant professor,
Department of pharmaceutics, C.L Baid Metha college of pharmacy, Chennai-97, during the
academic year 2013-2014.

Place: Chennai. Prof. Dr.Grace Rathnam, M.Pharm., Ph.D.

Date: Principal & Head of department,
Department of pharmaceutics,
C.L. Baid Metha college of pharmacy,
Chennai-97.
 ABBREVIATIONS

BP British pharmacopoeia

USP United states of pharmacopoeia

JP Japanese pharmacopoeia

PK Pharmacokinetics

PD Pharmacodynamics

HCL Hydrochloric acid

GIT Gastrointestinal tract

API Active pharmaceutical ingredient

GMP Good manufacturing practice

CAP Cellulose acetate phthalate

CAT Cellulose acetate trimelliate

HPMCP Hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose phthalate

MAE Methyl acrylic acid co-ethyl acrylate

PEG Poly ethylene glycol

PG Propylene glycol

SLS Sodium lauryl sulphate

HPLC High performance liquid chromatography

TEC Triethyl citrate

FT-IR Fourier transformer infrared spectrophotometer

 NOMENCLATURE

% Percentage

min Minutes
o
C Degree celusis

RH Relative humidity

Tg Glass transition temperature

cps Centipoise second

mg Milligram

ml Millilitre

cm3 Centimeter cube

w/w Weight by weight

w/v Weight by volume

mm Millimetre

rpm Revolution per minute

kg Kilogram

nm Nanometer

SD Standard deviation

sec Seconds
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I take this privilege and pleasure to acknowledge the contributions of many

individuals who have been inspirational and supportive throughout my work

undertaken and endowed with the most precious knowledge to see success in my

endeavour.

I owe my great debt of gratitude and heartful thanks to my esteemed guide

Mrs. Priyanka sinha, M.Pharm, Assistant professor, Department of pharmaceutics,

C.L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy, Chennai-97. for the valuable advice,

suggestion and encouragement extended throughout the work.

I express my deepest and sincere thanks to my industrial guide, Mr. Dr. Ram kumar,

M.pharm, Ph.D., Senior Manager, Formulation research and development, Fourrts India

Laboratories, Kelambakkam, Chennai, for allowing me to accomplish the project work.

He was always giving enthusiastic suggestion regarding doing my project work, despite

of being in his busy schedule. His work always inspired me to think beyond what

I could and applying the maximum efforts in my project work.

I express my deep sense of special thanks to Dr. Grace Rathnam, M.pharm, Ph.D,

Principal, C.L.Baid Metha college of pharmacy, Chennai-97 for providing me all the

facilities and encouragement for the successful completion of my thesis work.

I wish to extend my special thanks to my college library staff’s for providing the

reference sources for my thesis work.

 I express my deepest and special thanks to Mr. A. Prem kumar, Officer,

Mr. Deiveeghan, Assistant Manager, Mr. Shaik shaffiquddin, Executive, Mr. Sathish,

Executive, Fourrts India Laboratories, Chennai for their timely guidance in

enriching my knowledge and supportive to carrying out my project work.

I would also extend my thanks to analytical department staffs, Mr. J. Rajesh,

Deputy Manager, Miss.Thenmozhi., Mrs. Chitra., Mr. Kalaiselvan, for their help

and suggestions during my analytical work in Fourrts India Laboratories, Chennai.

I express my special thanks to Mr. G. Thiyagarajan, technician., Ms.S. Vakitha

begam., Fourrts India Laboratories, Chennai, for assistance on the practical aspects

of formulation during the project work.

I take this oppurtunity to thank my parents and special friends who have been

very supportive in the successful completion of my dissertation work.

Last but not least, I thank the GOD who gave me strength, confidence and

capacity to bring my dream into reality

Thank You…!

Reg .No: 261210002

 DECLARATION

I do here by declare that the thesis entitled, “ FORMULATION AND

EVALUATION OF BISACODYL ENTERIC- COATED TABLETS” was carried
out by me under the guidance and supervision of Mrs. Priyanka sinha, M.Pharm,
Assistant professor, Department of pharmaceutics, C.L. Baid Metha college of
pharmacy, Chennai-97. The work embodied in this thesis work is original and is
not submitted in any part or full by any other degree of this or any other university.

Place: Chennai
Date: [ S. ARUN VENKATESH]
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Title Page No

No

1. Introduction 1-24

2. Literature review 25-34

3. Aim and objective 35

4. Plan of work and plan of study 36-37

5. Drug and excipient profile

5.1 Drug profile 38-41

5.2 Excipient profile 43-70

6. Materials and methodology

6.1 Materials and instruments 71-72

6.2 Methodology 73-101

7. Results and Discussion 102-128

8. Conclusion 129

9. Bibilography 130
 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Title Page

No No

1. Diagrammatic representation of manufacturing process of tablets 8

2. Flow chart of the manufacturing process of tablets 9

3. The lower gastro intestinal tract 17

4. The external and internal anal sphincter muscles 18

5. Formulation flowchart of wet granulation method for trials F1 to F4 84

6. Formulation flowchart of wet granulation method for trials F5 to F7 85

7. FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl pure drug 106

8. FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with dibasic calcium phosphate 107

9. FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with kaolin 108

10. FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with lactose 109

11. FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with starch 110

12. FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with croscarmellose sodium 111

13. FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with poly vinyl pyrrolidione 112

14. FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with sodium lauryl sulphate 113

15. Profile of hardness 117

16. Profile of friability 117

17. Profile of thickness 118

18. Invitro dissolution profile of core tablets 119

19. Comparative invitro dissolution profile for the innovator with F7 121
20. Standard chromatogram of bisacodyl 121

21. Sample chromatogram of formulated tablet 122

22. Blank chromatogram 123

 LIST OF TABLES

Table Title Page

No No

1. Classification according to route of administration 2

2. Advantages and disadvantages of various methods of processing of

tablets 6

3. Steps involved in the manufacturing of tablets 7

4. Comparison between film coating and sugar coating 12

5. Different polymers and their dissolution pH 14

6. Classification and representative of laxatives 24

7. Pharmacokinetic parameters of bisacodyl 40

8. Uses of microcrystalline cellulose with concentration in % 49

9. Different grades of povidone 50

10. Uses of povidone with concentration in % 51

11. Uses of croscarmellose sodium with concentration in % 53

12. Uses of colloidal silicon dioxide with concentration in % 57

13. Uses of talc with concentration in % 66

14. List of materials 71

15. List of equipments 72

16. Preformulation drug characterization in a structure program 74

17. Terminologies indicating the product characterization 75

18. Solubility specifications 76

19. Protocol for drug- excipient compatibility studies 79

20. Formulation trial batches 81

21. Percentage of ingredients used in trial batches 82

22. Composition of ingredients for seal coating 86

23. Composition of ingredients for enteric coating 87

24. Operation condition for seal and enteric coating process 88

25. Carr’s index 90

26. Hausner’s ratio 91

27. Weight variation table with % deviation 94

28. Acceptance criteria for enteric coated tablets 94

29. Storage conditions for accelerated stability studies 101

30. Description of bisacodyl 102

31. Solubility analysis of bisacodyl 102

32. Moisture content of bisacodyl 103

33. Micromeritic properties of bisacodyl 103

34. Particle size determination of bisacodyl 104

35. Drug- Excipient physical compatibility studies 105

36. Interpretation of bisacodyl drug 107

37. Interpretation of bisacodyl with dibasic calcium phosphate 108

38. Interpretation of bisacodyl with kaolin 109

39. Interpretation of bisacodyl with lactose 110

40. Interpretation of bisacodyl with starch 111

41. Interpretation of bisacodyl with croscarmellose sodium 112

42. Interpretation of bisacodyl with poly vinyl pyrrolidione 113

43. Interpretation of bisacodyl with sodium lauryl sulphate 114

44. Pre- compression parameters for the powder blends 114

45. Sieve analysis for the powder blends 115

46. Post compression parameters for the core tablets 116

47. Invitro dissolution data for the core tablets 118

48. Post- compression parameters for the enteric coated tablets 119

49. Invitro dissolution profile for the innovator product and F7 120

50. Invitro dissolution profile comparison using similarity factor 120

51. Accelerated stability data of physical parameters for the formulation

(F7 123

52. Accelerated stability data of Invitro dissolution and assay for the
formulation (F7) 124
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1. INTRODUCTION1, 32

Drugs are rarely administered as pure chemical substances alone and are almost always
given as formulated preparations or medicines. The development of dosage forms draws on
the discipline of biopharmaceutics, which integrates an understanding of formulations,
dissolution, stability, and controlled release (pharmaceutics); absorption, distribution,
metabolism, and excretion (pharmacokinetics, PK); concentration-effect relationships and
drug-receptor interactions (pharmacodynamics, PD); and treatment of the disease state
(therapeutics). Drug is the substance used to cure, treat, restore the health state, or optimize
a malfunction. Formulation of a dosage form typically involves combining an active
ingredient and one or more excipients; the resultant dosage form determines the route of
administration and the clinical efficacy and safety of the drug. Optimization of drug doses is
also critical to achieving clinical efficacy and safety.

Various aspects of the drug converted into dosage forms:26

Transformation of drug into different dosage forms is done for the following reasons:
1. To protect the drug from oxidation (e.g. Vitamin C, Ferrous sulfate), hydrolysis (aspirin)
and reduction. e.g. coated tablets, sealed ampoules.
2. To protect the drug from destructive effect of gastric juice (HCL) of the stomach after
oral administration e.g. enteric coated tablets.
3. To provide a safe and convenient delivery of accurate dosage.
4. To conceal the bitter (e.g. chloramphenicol), salty or obnoxious taste or odour of a drug
substance e.g. capsules, coated tablets and flavoured syrups etc.
5. To provide for the optimum drug action through inhalation therapy. e.g. inhalation
aerosols and inhalants.
6. To provide for the drug into one of the body-cavities e.g. rectal suppositories.
7. To provide for the maximum drug action from topical administration sites. e.g. creams,
ointments, ophthalmic preparations and E.N.T. (ear, nose and throat) preparation.
8. To provide sustained release action through controlled release mechanism. e.g sustained
release tablets, capsules and suspensions.
9. To provide liquid dosage form of the drugs soluble in a suitable vehicle e.g. solutions.

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CLASSIFICATION OF DOSAGE FORMS:26

The general classification of dosage forms are:

DOSAGE FORM

Physical Route of Site of Use

State Administration Application

(i) Solid (i) Oral (i) Skin (i) Internal

(ii) Semisolid (ii) Parenteral (ii) Eye (ii)External
(iii) Liquid (iii) Rectal (iii) Tooth
(iv) Gaseous (iv) Nasal (iv) Hand
(v) Foot
(vi) Hair
(vii) Nose

Table No: 1
Classification according to route of administration

Route of Dosage forms

administration
Oral Powders, tablets, capsules, solutions, emulsions, syrups, elixirs,
magmas, gels, cachets, pills.
Parenteral Solutions, suspensions, emulsions.
Transdermal Ointments, creams, powders, pastes, lotions, plaster
Rectal Suppositories, tablets, ointments, creams, douches, foams.
Urethral Suppositories
Sublingual Lozenges, tablets
Intranasal Solutions, sprays, inhalations.
Conjunctival Ointments
Intra-ocular Solutions
Intra-respiratory Aerosols

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ORAL DOSAGE FORMS:56

Oral dosage forms are the most frequently used route of administration among all routes.
Oral drug delivery is the most widely utilized route of administration among all the routes
that have been explored for systemic delivery of drugs via pharmaceutical products of
different dosage form. Oral route is considered most natural, convenient and safe due to its
ease of administration, patient acceptance and cost effective manufacturing process .Oral
route of drug administration has wide acceptance up to 50 to 60% of total dosage forms.
Solid dosage forms are popular and most preferred route due to its advantages. The most
popular dosage forms are being tablets.

TABLETS:20
Tablet is a pharmaceutical solid dosage form, comprising a mixture of active
substances and excipients, usually in powder form, pressed or compacted into a solid.
Tablets dosage form is one of a most preferred dosage form all over the world. In other
words, pharmaceutical tablets are solid flat or biconvex disc’s prepared by compressing a drug
or a mixture of drugs, with or without diluents.
A tablet is usually a compressed preparation that contains:

 5-10% of the drug (active substance)

 80% of fillers, lubricants, glidants and binders
 10% of disintegrants and other compounds which ensure easy
disintegration, disaggregation and dissolution of the tablet in the stomach
or the intestine.

Advantages of tablets:

1. They are unit dosage form and offer the greatest capabilities of all oral
dosage form for the greatest dose precision and the least content variability.
2. Cost is lowest of all oral dosage form.
3. Lighter and compact.
4. Easiest and cheapest to package and strip.
5. Easy to swallow with least tendency for hang-up.
6. Suitable for large scale production.

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Disadvantages of tablets:
1. Difficult to swallow in case of children and unconscious patients.
2. Drugs with poor wetting, slow dissolution properties, optimum absorption
high in GIT may be difficult to formulate or manufacture as tablet that will
still provide adequate or full drug bioavailability.
3. Irritant effects on the GI mucosa by some solids.( eg: aspirin)
4. Possibility of bioavailability problems resulting from slow disintegration and
dissolution.
TYPES OF TABLETS:
a. Oral tablets for ingestion:
These tablets are meant to be swallowed intact along with a sufficient quantity of
potable water. Over 90% of the tablets manufactured today are ingested orally.
The various types of oral tablets for ingestion are:
1. Standard compressed tablets
2. Multiple compressed tablets
a. Compression coated tablet
b. Layered tablet
c. Inlay Tablet
3. Modified release tablet
4. Delayed action tablet
5. Targeted tablet
a. Floating tablet
b. Colon targetting tablet
6. Chewable tablet
7. Dispersible tablet

b. Tablets used in the oral cavity:

The tablets under this group are aimed to release API in oral cavity or to provide local
action in this region. The tablets under this category avoids first-pass metabolism,
nauseatic sensations and gives rapid onset of action. The various types of tablets used
in the oral cavity are.

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1. Lozenges and troches

2. Sublingual tablet
3. Buccal Tablet
4. Dental cones
5. Mouth dissolving tablet

c. Tablets administered by other routes:

These tablets are administered by other route except for the oral cavity and so the
drugs are avoided from passing through gastro intestinal tract. The other types of
administered by other routes are.
1. Vaginal tablet
2. Implants

d. Tablets used to prepare solution:

The tablets under this category are required to be dissolved first in water or other
solvents before administration or application. This solution may be for ingestion or
parenteral application or for topical use depending upon type of medicament used.
The various types of tablets used to prepare solution are.
1. Effervescent tablet
2. Hypodermic tablet
3. Soluble tablet

TYPICAL MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF TABLETS:13

Traditionally, tablets have been made by granulation, a process that imparts two primary
requisites to formulate: compactibility and fluidity. Both wet granulation and dry granulation
(slugging and roll compaction) are used. Numerous unit processes are involved in making
tablets, including particle size reduction and sizing, blending, granulation, drying,
compaction, and (frequently) coating. Various factors associated with these processes can
seriously affect content uniformity, bioavailability, or stability.
The three process involved in the manufacturing of tablets are: Wet granulation,
Dry granulation, Direct compression.

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Table No: 2

Advantages and disadvantages of various methods of processing of tablets

S.No Process Advantages Disadvantages

1. Wet a) Increases and improves a) It is an expensive process.

Granulation the uniformity of powder b). Loss of material during
density. various stages of processing.
b) Improves cohesion c) Stability may be major concern
during and after for moisture sensitive or
compaction. thermoliable drug
c) Reduces air
entrapment.

2. Dry a) It requires less a) It requires a specialized heavy

Granulation or equipments and space. duty tablet press to form slug.
slugging b) Time consuming and b) The process tends to create
no need to dry the more dust than wet granulation,
content. increasing the potential
c) Slugging may be used contamination.
for moisture and heat c) It does not permit uniform
sensitive material. colour distribution

3. Direct a) Cost effectiveness, a) Segregation, Low dilution

compression stability, Faster potential, cost, and lubricant
dissolution, Simplified sensitivity
validation.

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Table No: 3

Steps involved in the manufacturing of tablets

Wet granulation Dry granulation Direct compression

1. Milling and mixing of drugs 1. Milling and mixing of 1. Milling and mixing of
and excipients drugs and excipients drugs and excipients

2. Preparation of binder solution 2. Compression into slugs or 2. Compression of tablet

roll compaction

3. Wet massing by addition of 3. Milling and screening of

binder solution or granulating slugs and compacted powder
solvent

4. Screening of wet mass 4. Mixing with lubricant and

disintegrant

5. Drying of the wet granules 5.Compression of tablet

6. Screening of dry granules

7. Blending with lubricant and

disintegrant.

8. Compression of tablet

Manufacturing process:

1- Dispensing: (weighing and measuring)

Dispensing is the first step in any pharmaceutical manufacturing process. Dispensing is
one of the most critical steps in pharmaceutical manufacturing; as during this step, the
weight of each ingredient in the mixture is determined according to dose.

2- Sizing:
The sizing (size reduction, milling, crushing, grinding, pulverization) is an impotent step
(unit operation) involved in the tablet manufacturing. In manufacturing of compressed tablet,
the mixing or blending of several solid ingredients of pharmaceuticals is easier and more
uniform if the ingredients are approximately of same size. This provides a greater uniformity

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of dose. A fine particle size is essential in case of lubricant mixing with granules for its
proper function.

3- Powder blending:

The successful mixing of powder is acknowledged to be more difficult unit operation

because, unlike the situation with liquid, perfect homogeneity is practically unattainable.

4- Granulation:
Following particle size reduction and blending, the formulation may be granulated,
which provides homogeneity of drug distribution in blend.

5- Drying:
Drying is a most important step in the formulation and development of pharmaceutical
product. It is important to keep the residual moisture low enough to prevent product
deterioration and ensure free flowing properties. The commonly used dryer includes
Fluidized bed dryer, Vacuum tray dryer, Microwave dryer, Spray dryer, Freeze dryer, Turbo
- tray dryer, Pan dryer, etc.

6- Tablet compression:
After the preparation of granules (in case of wet granulation) or sized slugs (in case of
dry granulation) or mixing of ingredients (in case of direct compression), they are
compressed to get final product. The compression is done either by single punch machine
(stamping press) or by multi station machine (rotary press).

Figure No: 1 Diagrammatic representation of manufacturing process of tablets

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Figure No: 2 Flow chart of the manufacturing process of tablets

ACTIVE INGREDIENT DRYING

MIXING AND
GRANULATION COMPRESSION

EXCIPIENT

COATING

PACKAGING

TABLET COATING:2,16
Tablet coating is a common pharmaceutical technique of applying a thin polymer-
based film to a tablet or a granule containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
Coated tablets are defined as tablets covered with one or more layers of mixture of various
substances such as natural or synthetic resins ,gums ,inactive and insoluble filler, sugar,
plasticizer, polyhydric alcohol ,waxes ,authorized colouring material and sometimes
flavoring material .Coating may also contain active ingredient. Substances used for coating
are usually applied as solution or suspension under conditions where vehicle evaporates.

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Advantages of tablet coating:

I. Therapy:

a. Avoid irritation of oesophagus and stomach

b. Avoid bad taste
c. Avoid inactivation of drug in the stomach
d. Improve drug effectiveness
e. Prolong dosing interval
f. Improve dosing interval
g. Improve patient compliance

II. Technology:
a. Reduce influence of moisture
b. Avoid dust formation
c. Reduce influence of atmosphere
d. Improve drug stability

Disadvantages of tablet coating:

 Limitations of sugar coating such as relatively high cost, long coating time and
high bulk have led to the use of other coating materials.
 However the process of coating is tedious and time-consuming and it requires the
expertise of highly skilled technician.

Primary Components Involved In Tablet Coating:

The primary components involved in tablet coating are.
1. Tablet properties
2. Coating process, design and control
3. Coating equipments
4. Parameters of the coating process
5. Facility and ancillary equipments
6. Automation in coating processes.

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COATING PROCESS:2,16
The coating may be formed by a single application or may be built up in layers through the
use of multiple spraying cycles. Rotating coating pans are often used for coating. Uncoated
tablets are placed in the pan and the liquid coating solution is introduced into the pan while the
tablets are tumbling. The liquid portion of the coating solution is then evaporated by passing
air over the surface of the tumbling tablets.
The coating process is usually a batch operating task consisting of the following phases:
a. Identification of batch and Recipe selection (film or sugar coating)
b. Loading/Dispensing (accurate dosing of all required raw materials)
c. Warming
d. Spraying (Both application and rolling are carried out simultaneously)
e. Drying
f. Cooling
g. Unloading

Types of coating process:

Generally , There are three methods used for tablet coating are.
1. SUGAR COATING
2. FILM COATING
3. ENTERIC COATING

1- SUGAR COATING:
Compressed tablets may be coated with coloured or uncoloured sugar layer 30-50% size
also multi stage process

2- FILM COATING:
It is deposition of a thin film of polymer surrounding the tablet core (spray). Film coating is
more favored over sugar coating 2-3 % over all size, single stage process.

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Table No: 4
COMPARISION BETWEEN FILM COATING AND SUGAR COATING

TYPE FEATURES FILM COATING SUGAR COATING

Appearance Retain contour of Rounded with high
original core degree of polish
Tablet
Weight increase because of
coating material 2 to 3% 30 to 50%
Logo or ‘break lines’ Possible Not possible
Operator training required Automation and easy
training of operator Considerable
Process Adaptability to GMP High Difficulty may arise
Process stages Simple stage Multistage process
Functional coatings For controlled release Possible apart from
products enteric coating

ENTERIC COATING:16,25
The word “enteric” indicates small intestine therefore enteric coatings prevent release of
medication before it reaches the small intestine. The enteric coated polymers remain unionise
at low pH, and therefore remain insoluble. But as the pH increases in the GIT, the acidic
functional groups are capable of ionisation, and the polymer swells or becomes soluble in
the intestinal fluid. Materials used for enteric coatings include CAP, CAT, PVAP and
HPMCP, fatty acids, waxes, shellac, plastics and plant fibers.

Definition:
An enteric coating is a barrier that controls the location of oral medication in the
digestive system where it is absorbed

Reasons for performing enteric coating:

The possible reasons are.
a. Protection of active pharmaceutical ingredients, from the acidic environment of the
stomach. (e.g. enzymes and certain antibiotics)
b. To prevent gastric distress or nausea from a drug due to irritation. (e.g. sodium
salicylate)

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c. For the delivery of drugs that are optimally absorbed in the small intestine to their
primary absorption site in their most concentrated form.
d. To provide a delayed-release component for repeat action.
e. Required for minimizing first pass metabolism of drugs

ENTERIC POLYMERS:17,18
Enteric polymers are designed to resist the acidic nature of the stomach contents, yet
dissolve readily in the duodenum. The mechanism by which enteric coating polymers
function is by a variable pH solubility profile where the polymer remains intact at a low pH
but at a higher pH will undergo dissolution to permit the release of the contents of the dosage
form.

Mechanism of drug release from enteric coating:

All enteric polymers posses ionizable acid groups, usually a free carboxylic acid from a
phthalyl moiety. The equilibrium between unionized insoluble polymer and ionized soluble
polymer will be determined by the pH of the medium and the pKa of the polymer. The
Henderson-Hasselbach equation can be used to predict the ratio of ionized to unionized
polymer based on these two parameters,
i.e.
pH- pKa= log [Concentration ionized form/ Concentration unionized form]

Factors to be considered while selecting enteric polymer:

1. Polymer backbone and pKa

2. Plasticizers and opacifiers
3. Quantity/thickness of the enteric coating
4. Effect of film stability on enteric behavior of formulation
5. Coating process.

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Ideal properties of enteric coating material:

a. Resistance to gastric fluids
b. Susceptible/permeable to intestinal fluid
c. Compatibility with most coating solution components and the drug substrate
d. Formation of continuous film
e. Nontoxic, cheap and ease of application
f. Ability to be readily printed

ENTERIC COATING POLYMERS:

The various enteric coating polymers and their dissolution pH are as follows.
 Cellulose acetate phthalate
 Polyvinyl acetate phthalate
 Shellac
 Methacrylic acid copolymers
 Cellulose acetate trimellitate
 Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate

Table No: 5
Different polymers and their dissolution pH

Polymers Dissolution pH

Shellac 7.0

Cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP) 6.2

Methacrylic acid copolymers 5.5-7.0

Cellulose acetate trimellitate (CAT) 5.0

Polyvinyl acetate phthalate (PVAP) 5.0

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate (HPMCP) 4.5-5.5

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New materials used for tablet coating:

The various new materials used for tablet coating are.

a. Zein
b. Aqua-Zein, which is an aqueous zein formulation containing no alcohol.
c. Amylose starch and starch derivatives
d. Dextrins

TABLET DEFECTS:31
Tablet defects can come from any of the unit operation upstream and from the tablet
press. The raw materials may be of poor quality or do not meet specification, causing
excessive fines that lead to a host of defects. Tablet processing problems can be due to the
problem in the formulation or in the compression equipment, or both of them. The various
defects are.
I. Defects related to tabletting process:
a. Capping: It is partial or complete separation of the top or bottom of tablet due
air-entrapment in the granular material.
b. Lamination: It is separation of tablet into two or more layers due to air-
entrapment in the granular material.
c. Cracking: It is due to rapid expansion of tablets when deep concave punches
are used
II. Defects related to excipients:
a. Chipping: It is due to very dry granules.
b. Sticking: It is the adhesion of granulation material to the die wall.
c. Picking: It is the removal of material from the surface of tablet and its
adherence to the face of punch.
d. Binding: The problems of chipping, sticking and picking are due to the
amount of binder in the granules or wet granules.

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III. Defects related to more the one factor:

a. Mottling: Due to a colored drug, which has different color than the rest of the
granular material, or improper mixing of granular material, or oil spots by
using oily lubricant.

IV. Defects related to machine:

a. Double Impression: It is due to free rotation of the punches, which have
some engraving on the punch faces.

V. Defects related to coating:

a. Blistering: It is local detachment of film from the substrate forming blister.
b. Picking: It is defect where isolated areas of film are pulled away from the
surface when the tablet sticks together and then apart.
c. Pitting: It is defect whereby pits occur in the surface of a tablet core without
any visible disruption of the film coating.
d. Blooming: It is defect where coating becomes dull immediately or after
prolonged storage at higher temperatures.
e. Blushing: It is defect best described as whitish specks or haziness in the
film.
f. Orange Peel/Roughness: It is surface defect resulting in the film being
rough and non-glossy. Appearance is similar to that of an orange.
g. Bridging: This occurs when the coating fills in the lettering or logo on the
tablet and is typically caused by improper application of the solution, poor
design of the tablet embossing and improper atomization pressure.

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DISEASE PROFILE:
Constipation:6
Constipation (also known as costiveness or dyschezia) refers to bowel movements that
are infrequent or hard to pass. Constipation is a common cause of painful defecation.
Constipation can be acute, which means sudden and lasting a short time, or chronic, which
means lasting a long time, even years. Most constipation is acute and not dangerous.

Gastrointestinal (GI) tract:7

The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth
to the anus. The movement of muscles in the GI tract, along with the release of hormones
and enzymes, allows for the digestion of food. Organs that make up the GI tract are the
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine which includes the appendix,
cecum, colon, and rectum and anus. The intestines are sometimes called the bowel. The last
part of the GI tract called the lower GI tract which consists of the large intestine and anus.
Figure No: 3
The lower Gastro intestinal tract

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The large intestine absorbs water and any remaining nutrients from partially digested food
passed from the small intestine. The large intestine then changes waste from liquid to stool.
Stool passes from the colon to the rectum. The rectum is located between the last part of the
colon called the sigmoid colon and the anus. The rectum stores stool prior to a bowel
movement. During a bowel movement, stool moves from the rectum to the anus, the opening
through which stool leaves the body.

Bowel Control Work:7

Bowel control relies on muscles and nerves of the rectum and anus working together to

 Hold stool in the rectum

 Let a person know when the rectum is full
 Release stool when the person is ready

Circular muscles called sphincters close tightly like rubber bands around the anus until
stool is ready to be released. Pelvic floor muscles also help with bowel control.

Figure No: 4

The external and internal anal sphincter muscles

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Causes For Constipation:

Common causes that lead to constipation are.
• Diets Low in Fiber:
Fiber is a substance in foods that comes from plants. Fiber helps stool stay soft
so it moves smoothly through the colon. Liquids such as water and juice help fiber to
be more effective.
• Medications:
Drugs like narcotics, calcium channel blockers, iron supplements, antidepressants,
antacids induces constipation.
• Life changes or daily routine changes:
During pregnancy, women may be constipated due to hormonal changes or due
to uterus compresses the intestine. Aging can affect bowel regularity.
• Neurological and metabolic disorders:
Disorders like diabetes and hypothyroidism, disrupt the process the body uses to
get energy from food and spinal cord injury, parkinsonism, affect the brain and
spine.
• GI tract problems:
Some problems in the GI tract can compress or narrow the colon and rectum,
causing constipation. These problems include adhesions, diverticulosis, colon
polyps, tumours, celiac disease.

Symptoms:
Symptoms of constipation can include:
a. Infrequent bowel movements and/or difficulty having bowel movements
b. Swollen abdomen or abdominal pain
c. Pain
d. Vomiting
Diagnosis:
The diagnosis for constipation includes.
a. Medical history
b. Physical examination

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c. Diagnostic tests:
• Blood test
• Lower GI series
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy
• Colorectal transit studies
• Anorectal function tests
• Defecography
Treatment:
Treatment for constipation depends on the cause, severity, and duration of the
constipation and may include one or more of the following:

a. Changes in eating, diet, and nutrition

b. Exercise and lifestyle changes
c. Medication
d. Surgery

First-line treatments for constipation include changes in eating, diet, and nutrition;
exercise and lifestyle changes; and laxatives.

a) Changes in eating, diet, and nutrition:

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends consuming 20 to 35 grams of
fiber a day for adults.

b) Exercise and lifestyle changes:

Engaging in daily exercise can help people with constipation. Another strategy is to
try to have a bowel movement at the same time each day. The best time is 15 to 45
minutes after breakfast because eating helps stimulate the colon.

c) Medication:
Medications like laxatives and enemas are recommended those people who have
not treated in diet and life style changes.

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NEUROGENIC BOWEL DYSFUNCTION:8,27

Neurogenic bowel dysfunction is the term used to describe dysfunction of the colon due
to loss of normal sensory and/or motor control or both as a result of central neurological
disease or damage. It leads to constipation, faecal incontinence and disordered defaecation.

Etiology:
It is common in spinal cord injury (SCI), brain injury, stroke, spina bifida, amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, sacral nerve injuries and diabetes mellitus, among
others.

Causes:
The digestion process is partly managed by messages sent between the brain and
digestive system. These messages are sent through nerves. When these nerves are damaged,
messages between the brain and digestive system are blocked. This prevents the bowels from
working properly. The spinal cord runs from the base of the brain to the lower back. There
are two main types of neurogenic bowel, depending on where along the spinal cord the
damage occurs.

Reflexic bowel:

This happens when there is damage around the neck or chest. Messages between the
colon (large intestine) and the brain are interrupted. As a result, a person may not feel the
need to have a bowel movement. However, stool is still building up in the rectum. The build-
up triggers a reflex causing the rectum and colon to react, leading to a bowel movement
without warning.

Areflexic bowel:

This happens when there is damage around the lower end of the spinal cord. When these
lower nerves are damaged, a person is unable to feel when he needs to have a bowel
movement. Also, the reflex may be reduced, so the rectum has a difficult time emptying
stool. This can lead to constipation.

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Symptoms:
The symptoms for the neurogenic bowel dysfunction may includes.
 Swollen abdomen
 Trouble having a bowel movement
 Abdominal pain
 Feeling full (not hungry) quickly
 Repeated bowel accidents
 Bleeding from the rectum
Treatment:
The treatment for the neurogenic bowel dysfunction may includes.
a. Bowel program
b. Medication:
1. Stool softeners: eg. Dioctyl.
2. Colonic stimulants: eg. Senna, Bisacodyl.
3. Osmotic laxatives: eg. Polyethylene glycol, Lactulose.
4. Bulk formers: eg. Ispaghula husk
c. Digital stimulation: Digital stimulation is done to encourage movement of the bowels
by stimulating the rectum.
d. Surgery: eg. Colostomy, Ileostomy.

LAXATIVES:14
Laxatives are agents which promote bowel evacuation. They may be misused and
overused. In excess, they may cause diarrhoea, dehydration, hypokalaemia, atonic bowel and
weight loss. Their use may be appropriate in certain situations e.g.
▪ If there is no response to dietary and lifestyle advice after approximately one month.
▪ If faecal impaction is present.
▪ If constipation or painful defaecation is associated with illness, post-surgery or
during pregnancy.
▪ In drug-induced constipation.
▪ If a patient has a pre-existing condition in which bowel strain is undesirable.
e.g. Coronary heart disease.

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Mechanism of action of laxatives:

Laxatives generally have been thought to act in one of the following ways.
1. Retention of intraluminal fluid, by hydrophillic or osmotic mechanism.
2. Decreased net absorption of fluid, by effects on small and large bowel fluid and
electrolyte transport.
3. Effects on motility by either inhibiting segmenting (non-propulsive) contractions or
stimulating propulsive contraction.
Classification of agents used for constipation:
1. Luminally active agents:
a. Hydrophillic colloids:
- Site of Action: Small and Large intestine.
- Bulk forming agents: Bran, Psyllium, Methyl cellulose, Sterculia.
b. Osmotic agents:
- Non absorbable inorganic salts
c. Stool- wetting agents:
- surfactants and emollients like mineral oil
2. Non Specific stimulants or irritants:
a. Diphenylmethanes: Biscodyl
b. Anthraquinones: Cascara and senna
c. Castor oil
3. Prokinetic agents:
a. 5-HT4 receptor agonists
b. Opioid receptor antagonist
4. Faecal Softeners and Lubricants:
- Site of Action: - Small and Large Intestine.
a. Arachis Oil, Dioctyl sodium sulphosuccinate, Glycerine, Liquid Paraffin

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Table No: 6
Classification and Comparison of Representative Laxatives

Laxative effect and latency in usual clinical dosage

SOFTENING OF SOFT OR SEMIFLUID WATERY

FEACES STOOL EVACUATION

ONSET OF ACTION
1 TO 3 DAYS 6 TO 8 HOURS 1 TO 3 HOURS

Bulk forming laxatives: Stimulant laxatives: Osmotic laxatives:

Bran Diphenylmethanes: Biscodyl Sodium phosphates

Psyllium Magnesium sulphate
Methylcellulose Magnesim citrate
Milk of magnesia

Surfactant laxatives: Anthraquinone derivatives:

Docusates Senna Castor oil
Polaxomers Cascara sagrada

Lactulose

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2. LITERATURE REVIEW

● Shrivastava Priyanka and Sethi Vandana., (2013), A Review article on:

Superdisintegrants. Disintegration plays a major role in improving the drug activity and
hence increases the patient compatibility. The therapeutic activity of the formulations is
obtained by disintegration followed by dissolution. Disintegrants are the substances that
causes the rapid disintegration of the capsules or tablets into smaller particles that dissolves
more rapidly than in the absence of the disintegrants. On the other hand super disintegrants,
as it name suggests superior to disintegrants are the substances which facilitates or increases
the disintegration time even at low level ,typically 1-10% by weight relative to the total
weight of the dosage unit. This article comprises of study of superdisintegrants which are
being used in the formulation to provide safe and effective drug delivery with improved
patient compliance.

● Philip Butler and Thorsten Cech., (2013), EXCIPIENT UPDATE - Delivering Gastric-
Resistant Functionality Via a Colorless Top Coat. Several formulation development
challenges exist in the field of gastric-resistant film-coating. The functional polymer,
poly(methacrylic acid-co-ethyl acrylate) (MAE), can react with some pharmaceutical actives
(eg, omeprazole), and also with excipients (such as pigments or colourants) commonly used
in enteric coating formulation development. This work was initiated to investigate the
gastric-resistant functionality obtained by applying a clear, two-component MAE coating
formulation onto a tablet sub-coated with a pigmented instant-release coating. In a dry state,
MAE films inherently forms very brittle, non-tacky films due to its Tg of 113°C. As a result,
plasticizers are required for successful coating applications. The hydrophilic and lipophilic
plasticizers evaluated in this study reduced the Tg to only about 65-85°C, which is out of the
range of acceptable film-coating applications. Therefore, as fully functional MAE-based
gastric-resistant film-coatings are routinely formulated and coated at product temperatures of
less than 30°C, it's safe to assume that water acts as a plasticizer during the coating process
as well.

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● Kotha Renuka et al., (2013), A Technical Review On Tablet Product Development.

The formulation of solid oral dosage forms, particularly tablets had undergone rapid change
and development over the last several decades due to emergence of pre compression,
induced die feeding, high speed and now ultrahigh speed presses, micro processor control
of precompression ejection forces as well as upper punch tightness on tablet presses.
The present review focuses on the General Considerations used in choosing the Tablet
Components, Additives, activities involved in tablet product design and designed
experiments that are used to investigate the process or product variables that systematically
influence product quality and Validation of tablet products. It concluding that the above
mentioned prospects additional research and development and closure cooperation among
the industries, universities and the regulatory agencies are essential to define the properties,
the scope, and the use of pharmaceutical excipients in the product development approach
of Tablets

● Amit A. Patel et al., (2012), Formulation and evaluation of doxycycline hydrochloride

delayed release enteric coated tablets. The present study was undertaken with an aim to
formulate doxycycline hydrochloride delayed release tablets. Successful delivery of drugs
specifically to the intestine requires the protection of drug from being released in stomach.
This drug is universal antibiotic and can be targeted to the specific site of absorption by
enteric coating using pH dependant polymers. The present study demonstrates that the
doxycycline hydrochloride compression coated tablets could be targeted to intestine using
pH dependent polymers. Enteric coating was carried out using different polymers like
Eudragit L-30 D-55, hydroxy propyl methylcellulose phthalate, cellulose acetate phthalate
and acryl-EZE® to achieve 5% weight gain and 9 % weight gain. This was concluded that
formulation containing Eudragit L 30 D 55 remain intact in 0.1 N HCl and dissolve fast in
pH 6.8 phosphate buffer.and shows better results compare to the formulation containing
hypromellose phthalate and cellulose acetate phthalate.

● Ahuja Naresh et al., (2012), A review on development of hpmcp based aqueous enteric
coating polymer. The advantages of an aqueous-based coating system have been recognized.
This is derived from the drawbacks of organic solvents, including pollution, explosion

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hazards and solvent toxicity. Especially, there are risks for operators. For these reasons,
water based systems are now gradually being applied instead of organic coating systems. The
objective of current study is to develop a HPMCP based enteric coating material which
satisfy the need of enteric coating and contains the advantages of aqueous coating material.

● Singh Deep Hussan et al., (2012), A review on recent advances of enteric coating.
Enteric coated tablets are solid unit dosage forms which are designed to bypass the stomach
and release the drug in small intestine and are meant for oral administration. The word
“enteric” indicates small intestine; therefore enteric coatings prevent release of medication
before it reaches the small intestine. Most enteric coatings work by presenting a coated
surface that is stable at the highly acidic pH found in the stomach, but breaks down rapidly at
a less acidic (relatively more basic) pH. Materials used for enteric coatings include CAP,
CAT, PVAP and HPMCP, fatty acids, waxes, shellac, plastics and plant fibers. The present
review describes enteric coating, their ideal properties, benefits and limitation, various
polymers used, their chemical structure, criteria for drug selection and mechanism, methods
of manufacturing and evaluation of enteric coated tablets.

● Patel Harshna and Solanki N S., (2012), Gastro Resistant Drug Delivery System:
A Review. The best new therapeutic entity in the world is of little value without an
appropriate delivery system. The most important role of a drug delivery system is to get the
drug ‘‘delivered’’ to the site of action in sufficient amount and the appropriate rate; however
it must also meet a number of other essential criteria. These include physical and chemical
stability, ability to be economically mass produced in a manner that assures the proper
amount of drug in each and every dosage unit and in each batch produced and as far as
possible patient acceptability. Enteric-coated dosage forms are designed to resist the acidic
environment of the stomach and to disintegrate in the higher pH environment of the
intestinal fluid. The sub coating and enteric coating of the core tablets was done. Proton
pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, some NSAIDs, insulin delivery etc are suitable candidates for
developing delayed release dosage forms.

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● Tsung Yueh Tsai et al., (2011), Effect of diluents on the swelling force of the tablet.
The swelling force, especially the swelling force development rate, is a very important
parameter in studying the effect of a disintegrant in a tablet. However, a tablet also contains
diluents in most cases and the effect of diluents on the swelling force has not been studied.
In this study two commonly used diluents, microcrystalline cellulose and calcium phosphate
dihydrate, were investigated for their effect on the swelling force with or without a
superdisintegrant, Polyplasdone XL. It was found that microcrystalline cellulose alone can
develop swelling force depending on the compression force of the tablet. When combined
with Polyplasdone XL, it can significantly change the swelling force of Poly plasdone XL.
Their results reveals that Depending on the nature, the diluent can display the swelling force
or not. Di-tab doesn’t show any swelling force but Avicel shows varied degrees of swelling
force depending on the compression force. Avicel alone shows gradual force development.
With Di-tab added a plateau appears quickly.

● Ajit Patil et al., (2011), Formulation and evaluation of enteric coated tablets for
azithromycin dihydrate to reduce the Gastrointestinal tract side effects.Three formulations
of core tablets were prepared and one whoshows rapid disintegration (below three minutes)
was selected for enteric coating . Enteric coat was employed by usingdifferent polymers
such as HPMC-55, Eudragit, Ethyl cellulose in different ratios Combination of HPMC-55
and ethylcellulose (10:1.5) exibited better dissolution ,disintegration, hardness and friability
properties .This study concluded that enteric coated tablets of azithromycin dihydrate can
be prepared by using combination of polymers studied and we can reduce the GI tract side
effects.

● Nobutomo Ikarashi et al., (2011), The Laxative Effect of Bisacodyl is attributable to

decreased aquaporin-3 expression in the colon induced by increased PGE2 secretion from
macrophages. This study was to investigate the role of aquaporin3 (AQP3) in the colon in the
laxative effect of bisacodyl. After oral administration of bisacodyl to rats, AQP3,
macrophages, cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2), and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) were examined in
the colon. Aquaporins are integral membrane proteins from a larger family of major intrinsic
proteins (MIP) that form pores in the membrane of biological cells.Genetic defects involving

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aquaporin genes have been associated with several human diseases. From the results suggest
that bisacodyl may decrease the expression of AQP3 in the colon, which inhibits water
transfer from the luminal to the vascular side and leads to a laxative effect.

● AppaRao. B et al., (2010), Formulation and Evaluation of Aceclofenac Solid

Dispersions for Dissolution Rate Enhancement. Aceclofenac is a novel non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drug (NSAID) having anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and is
widely used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing
spondylitis. One of the major problems with this drug is its low solubility in biological
fluids, which results into poor bioavailability after oral administration. Therefore, solid
dispersions (SDs) of Aceclofenac were prepared using lactose, mannitol and urea to
increase its aqueous solubility. Aceclofenac SDs was prepared in 9:1, 7:3 and 4:1 ratios
of the drug to polymer (by weight). In vitro release profiles of all SDs preparations were
comparatively evaluated and also studied against pure Aceclofenac. Faster dissolution was
exhibited by solid dispersion containing 9:1 ratio of drug: lactose. The increase in dissolution
rate of the drug may be due to increase in wettability, hydrophilic nature of the carrier and
due to reduction in drug crystallinity.

● Rupesh S. Kamble et al., (2010), Formulation and Development Of Enteric Coated

Dosage Form Using Ketorolac Tromethamine to reduce the side effects while prolonging
its action by using controlled release of oral dosage forms is highly desirable. In the present
study direct compression method is used for the preparation of fabricated batches and
EudragitL100 is used as coating polymer for enteric coating. In vitro release profiles of
batches F1-F4 shows that Ketorolac Tro methamine drug:polymer ratio with Guar gum,
Xanthan Gum, Ethyl cellulose and Sodium alginate give 79.32%, 91.52%, 88.35% and
92.19% drug release respectively in 12 hours. In vitro release profile of batches F5-F8 shows
85.21%, 95.52%, 93.50%, 97.24% respectively in 12 hours. In vitro release profile of
batches F9-F12 shows that Ketorolac Tromethamine in ratio 1:3 with Guar gum, Xanthan
Gum, Ethylcellulose and Sodium alginate gives release of 89.50%, 98.25%, 95.22%,
100.27% respectively in 12hours. And then showed higher increase in phosphate buffer
of pH 6.0 up to 12 hours. All these batches follow near zero order kinetics. This indicates

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that the Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum and Ethyl cellulose and Sodium alginate at minimum
concentration is not only able to sustain but also control the drug release.

● Gushit, J. S et al ., (2010), Overview of the Availability and Utilization of Kaolin as a

Potential Raw Material in Chemicals & Drugs Formulation in Nigeria. This work
reviewing the potentials of Kaolin as an essential natural occurring mineral raw material
employed in the formulation of chemicals, drugs and other medicinal applications. This
work is mainly intended for exposing the researchers, chemists, pharmacists and
pharmaceutical industries to the availability of kaolin and benefits that could be derived
from optimally utilizing same in chemicals and drugs formulation as against the practice of
importing the processed kaolin for such purposes. From the study, the properties of kaolin
indicates that the hydrophilic surface of kaolin allows it to be easily dispersed in water at
neutral pH of 6-8. The most preferred kaolin for pharmaceutical formulations is the finely
divided particles because they yield a very large surface area that adsorbs a wide variety of
compounds.

● Tansel Comoglu., (2010), Effects Of Compression Speed And Lubrication On The

Compaction Properties Of Some Commonly Used Direct Compression Materials.
This study was to investigate the effects of punch speed and lubrication (with and without
the addition of 1% magnesium stearate) on the compaction properties of three different
classes of excipients; microcrystalline cellulose (Avicel PH 101), pregelatinized starch
(Starch 1500) and dibasic calcium phosphate (Fujicalin) having plastic, elastic and brittle
fragmentation characteristics were evaluated. The three different speeds were investigated
10, 50 and 100 mm/sec. From the data observed, plastic materials like Avicel PH 101 form
harder tablets at low compression speeds whereas brittle fragmenting materials like Fujicalin
were relatively unaffected by compaction speed. Avicel PH 101 gave the hardest tablets at
all compression speeds with and without the addition of lubricant. It is concluded that
because of its plastic deformation under pressure, Avicel PH 101 perform as a binder
whereas both fragmentation and plastic deformation take place in Starch 1500.

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● V. P. Pandey et al,. (2009), Studies On Diluents For Formulation Of Tablets.

Tablet remains popular as a dosage form because of the advantages afforded both to the
manufacturer (e.g. Simplicity and economy of preparation, stability and convenience in
packing, shipping, and dispensing) and the patient (accuracy of dose, compactness, baldness
of taste and ease of administration). Tablet formulation may contain diluent to provide
better tablet properties such as improved cohesion, direct compression manufacturing and
to promote flow properties. In this study, lactose monohydrate, dibasic calcium phosphate
(DCP) and microcrystalline cellulose phosphate (MCCP) were studied as diluents in the
same quantity for manufacture of chloroquine phosphate tablet using polyvinyl pyrrolidone
K-30 (PVP K-30) as binding agent and sodium starch glycolate (S.S.G.) as disintegrating
agent. It was concluded that formualtion containing lactose monohydrate as diluent produces
87.12% drug release in 45 minutes. So lactose monohydrate is considered as suitable diluent
for formulating this drug.

● Amitava Roy et al., (2009), Effects of plasticizers and surfactants on the film forming
properties of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose for the coating of diclofenac sodium tablets.
In this work, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) 5cPs, an aqueous soluble polymer
was employed for coating diclofenac sodium (DFS) tablets 25 mg for protecting the integrity
of the drug yet rendering the drug to release at a faster rate on contact with the gastric
environment. The defect free selected formulations were further subjected for studying the
effects of surfactants like sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) and Tween-80 along with the
plasticizers. The quality of the aqueous film coats or the plasticizer efficiency in case of
PEG-400 is in the order 1.5> 0.5> 1.0% and for PG 1 > 4 > 3% which can be stated on the
basis of less incidence of major coat defects like chipping, cracking, orange peel,
roughness, blistering, blooming, picking. The quality of aqueous film coat or the surfactant
efficiency in case of SLS + PEG-400 is in the order 0.3< 0.5< 0.1% and SLS + PG is in the
order 0.5< 0.1< 0.3%. In case of Tween-80 +PEG-400 the order is 0.3 <0.5 < 0.1% and
Tween-80 + PG is in the order 0.3< 0.1< 0.5%. They concluding that tablet coating films
made of HPMC 5cPs with the addition of PEG at 1.5% and SLS at 0.3% and films made of

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HPMC 5cPs with PG at 1% and Tween-80 at 0.3% could be considered as an elegant

film forming formulation for solving different coating problems.

● Rajnikant C.Patel., (2009), Formulation Strategies For Improving Drug Solubility

Using Solid Dispersions. The solubility is the biggest challenging aspects for most of the
drugs in develpoing the tablets. Solid dispersions have been employed to enhance the
dissolution rates of poorly water - soluble drugs. This work is based on the various solubility
enhancement strategies in solid dispersion. The approaches described are fusion (melting),
solvent evaporation, lyophilization (freeze drying), melt agglomeration process, extruding
method, spray drying technology, use of surfactant, electro static spinning method and
super critical fluid technology and also highlights the potential applications and limitations
of these approaches. They concludes solid dispersion method is one of the effective
approaches to achieve the goal of solubility enhancement of poorly water-soluble drugs.

● T .S. Allagh et al., (2008), Drug distribution in granules: effect of diluent and granule
size on the distribution of a hydrophilic low dose drug in granules. Granules of salbutamol
sulphate, a hydrophilic drug were prepared using three diluents: Maize starch, lactose and
a 50:50 binary mixture of maize starch and lactose to represent insoluble, soluble and
sparingly soluble diluents respectively. Granules were prepared using wet granulation by
massing and screening with 5%w/v gelatin solution as binder. The dried granules were
subjected to sieve analysis and the concentrations of drug in the various granule sizes were
determined. Both diluent type and granule size affected drug distribution in the granules
with the soluble diluent giving the highest concentration of drug in the larger granules while
the insoluble and the sparingly soluble diluents produced granules highest concentration of
drugs in the intermediate sized granules. Generally, the sparingly soluble diluent ensured
a more even distribution of hydrophilic drugs throughout the granule mass. It concludes that
soluble diluents produced highest concentration of hydrophilic drug in larger sized granules
and lowest concentrations in the finer granules whereas insoluble and sparingly soluble
diluents produced granules with the highest concentration of drug in the intermediate sized
granules. Generally, the use of lactose and starch together as diluents produced more
uniform distribution of a hydrophilic drug in the various granule sizes.

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● Nighat Razvi et al., (2005), The Effect Of Surfactant On The Dissolution Rate Of
Ibuprofen Tablets. The present study was conducted on the effect of surfactant on the
dissolution rate of ibuprofen tablets. The cationic (Cetyl Trimethyl bromide) and anionic
(Sodium dodecyl sulphate) surfactant present in the dissolution media have remarkable
effect on the dissolution rate of Ibuprofen. From the values observed, SDS at 0.5%
concentration in water shows drug release 97.61% in 60 minutes. So it was concluded that
maximum dissolution was obtained in the presence of anionic surfactant (Sodium dodecyl
sulphate) at 0.5% concentration of deionized water whereas non-ionic (Tween-80)
surfactant had little effect on the dissolution of Ibuprofen tablets

● Quintin Verloop et al., ( 2004), Compounded laxative formulations for substituting

phenolphthalein with sennosides A & B in solid dosage forms. This study was undertaken
to develop compounded formulations of laxative products containing the stimulant laxatives
sennosides A and B for the purpose of carcinogenicity occuring with the phenolphtahlein
and subesquent banned in several countries. The method of formulation is direct
compression and wet granulation method. Both DSC and HPLC confirmed no
incompatibilities in the dry mixtures. It is concluded that compatibility evaluation shows
that dry powder mixtures for filling capsules and for direct compression of tablets can thus
be used to formulate sennosides A & B into tablets.

● Kestur Gundappa Satyanarayana et al., (2004), Clay Surfaces- Fundamentals and

Applications. In this review, in case of solid dosage excipients clay minerals are classified
according to their functionality as excipient in solid dosage forms. Kaolinite is mainly used
as a diluent because of its white to greyish-white colour. Its suitability as pharmaceutical
excipient greatly depends on the geological nature (sedimentary, residual, and hydrothermal)
and mineral composition of the deposits, which have an important effect on texture and
particle size distribution, and consequently, on the rheological properties (flow) of the
powder mass. It is concluded that kaolin used as an diluent for tablet and capsule
formulations particularly for the immediate and modified release tablets dosage forms.

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● Eija Leskinen., (2003), Tablet disintegration: Effects of temperature and pH of aqueous

disintegrating fluid and influence of solubility of diluent on the behaviour of
superdisintegrants. In the experimental work three grades of lactose were combined with
foursuperdisintegrants and tablets were prepared with different porosity levels. Also one
hygroscopic and insoluble diluent, sorbitol and dicalcium phosphate dihydrate were used
in combination with disintegrants. Disintegration and calorimetric measurements were
made in three temperatures with water and simulated gastric and intestinal fluid.
Investigations show that superdisintegrants have a greater effect on disintegration time in an
insoluble system than in a soluble or partially soluble system. It is concluded that results
showed that the choice of tablet excipients can have a great influence in disintegration time.
As the dissolution of drug is dependent on the disintegration rate of tablet, it is thus
important to pay attention to diluent and disintegrant used in order to achieve the desired
availability for the drug.

● European Patent Specification., (1995), Bisacodyl Dosage Form: This subject invention
involves pharmaceutical compositions in dosage unit form, for peroral administration of
bisacodyl to a human or lower animal having a gastrointestinal tract, with a lumen there
through, with a small intestine and a colon with a junction there between, comprising:
(a) a safe and effective amount of rapidly-dissolving bisacodyl means; and
(b) a delivery means which completely surrounds and encases the bisacodyl means in the
dosage unit form prior to oral administration and which prevents the release of bisacodyl
from the dosage form into the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract during transport of the
dosage form through the lumen until the dosage form is near the junction between the small
intestine and the colon or in the colon, and which then releases the bisacodyl in the lumen
near the junction between the small intestine and the colon or within the colon.

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3. AIM AND OBJECTIVE

The aim of the present study is to design and formulate the enteric - coated tablets of
bisacodyl and to comply the physio- chemical properties as per BP limits.

● Bisacodyl is an highly acid liable and it is used as stimulant laxative drug that works
directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. It is typically prescribed for relief of
constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction as well as part of
bowel preparation before medical examinations

To achieve these goal various prototype formulation trails were taken by wet granulation
method using different diluents and observing difference in the in-process parameters such
as dissolution, assay for complying the data as per BP limits under quality control.

The main objective of this study are:

1. To formulate the stable bisacodyl enteric coated tablets. To study the influence on
various diluents effects during compression of tablets.
2. To evaluate the formulated tablets and to comply with the BP limits.
3. To study the release profile of the formulated enteric coated tablet and to compare
their drug release profile with the innovator product.
4. To perform stability studies for the optimized formulation for three months at
400C±20C, 75 % ± 5 % RH.

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4. PLAN OF WORK

The present work was carried out to formulate bisacodyl enteric- coated tablets and
to evaluate the in-vitro dissolution study and stability studies for the prepared bisacodyl
enteric- coated tablets It was planned to carry out this study in the sequence below.
1. Literature survey
2. Preformulation studies
a. Evaluation of API’s
 Physical appearance
 Solubility
 Micrometric properties like Bulk density, Tapped density, Compressibility
index (%), Hausner’s ratio, Particle size distribution, Moisture content.
b. Drug- excipient compatibility studies.
 Physical observation.
 FT- IR studies
3. Formulation of granules by wet granulation method.
4. Evaluation of pre - compression studies for the final blend of all formulations
 Bulk density, Tapped density, Compressibility index, Hausner’s ratio,
sieve analysis and moisture content.
5. Compressing the core tablet under 8 station compression machine.
6. Performing the coating process for the core tablet by the pan coating method using
enteric- coating polymer.
7. Evaluation of enteric - coated tablets.
 Hardness, Thickness, Friability, disintegration test, in vitro dissolution
study, Drug content.
8. To perform stability studies for final optimized formulation.

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PLAN OF STUDY
Pre-Formulation Studies

Raw material Evaluation

Formulation of Granules

Characterisation of Granules

Optimization of tablet formula

Compression of Tablets

Post- Evaluation of Coating of compressed

Compressed tablets uncoated tablets
(Uncoated)

Seal coating Enteric coating

Evaluation of Enteric coated

tablets

Stability Studies

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5.1 DRUG PROFILE34,54

Drug name: Bisacodyl

Synonym:
4,4'-(Pyridin-2yl methylene) bis(phenyl acetate), bisacodilo, 4,4'-(2-
Pyridylmethylene) bis(phenyl acetate).
Chemical Name: 4,4’-(2-Pyridylmethylene) di(phenylacetate)
Chemical Formula: C22H19NO4
Molecular weight: 361.39
Chemical structure:

Description:
Bisacodyl is a hygroscopic diphenol. Bisacodyl is an over-the-counter stimulant
laxative that can be used in either oral or suppository form. Stimulant laxatives encourage
bowel movements by increasing the muscle contractions in the intestinal wall that propel
the stool mass.
Therapeutic Category : Catharatics and laxatives
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Physical State: White to off-white crystalline powder
Melting Point: 131 – 1350C
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol (slightly), ether (slightly), chloroform, and acetone.
Practically insoluble in water.

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Uses:
♦ It is used as stimulant laxative to relieve occassional constipation.
♦ It is used for emptying the bowel prior to surgery or radiological examinations.
♦ It is also used for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction.

Available forms:
Bisacodyl is usually available as 5mg tablets, 10 mg suppositories, or 5 mg pediatric
suppositories. It is also available as a 1.25 US fluid ounces (37 ml) prepackaged enema
containing a 10 mg delivered dose of liquid bisacodyl.

Dosage and Administration:

1.Oral:
Indication: Constipation:
Adult: 5-10 mg at night.
Child: >4 yr: 5 mg at night time.
2. Rectal
Adult: 10 mg suppository/enema admin in the morning.
Child: <10 yr: 5 mg in the morning.
3.Oral
Indication: Bowel evacuation.
Adult: Initially, 10-20 mg the night before the procedure followed by 10 mg
suppository admin rectally the next morning.
Child: >10 yr: Same as adult dose. 4-10 yr: 5 mg the night before the procedure
and 5 mg suppository admin rectally the following morning. .
PHARMACOLOGY:
Mechanism of action:
Bisacodyl acts locally in the gastro intestinal tract by stimulating enteric nerves to cause
colonic mass movements. It is also a contact laxative, it increases fluid and NaCl secretion.
Action of bisacodyl on small intestine is negligible; stimulant laxatives mainly promote
evacuation of the colon.

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PHARMACOKINETICS:
a. Absorption:
Absorption of bisacodyl is minimal following oral or rectal administration.
The compound bis-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-pyridyl-2-methane (BHPM), is formed in
the intestine by hydrolysis of bisacodyl where it gets absorbed into the blood
stream, and is conjugated and circulates as the inactive form (mainly as a
glucuronide derivative). Onset: Oral therapeutic dosages: evacuation is produced
in 6–12 hours. Rectally administered bisacodyl produces evacuation of the colon
within 15 minutes to 1 hour.
b. Distribution:
Bisacodyl is distributed into the milk. The plasma protein binding was found to
be greater than 99%
c. Metabolism:
Bisacodyl is converted to bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)pyridyl-2-methane by intestinal
or bacterial enzymes. It takes place in the liver.
d.Excretion:
Bisacodyl is mainly excreted in urine and faeces as glucoronide.

Table No: 7

Pharmacokinetic parameters of Bisacodyl

Parameters Data
Bioavailability 15%
Biological half life 16 hours
Metabolism Hepatic (CYP450-mediated)

Special Populations:
Hepatic Impairment:

No specific dosage recommendations for bisacodyl in hepatic impairment.

Minimally absorbed systemically following oral or rectal administration.

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Renal Impairment:

No specific dosage recommendations for bisacodyl in renal impairment.

Minimally absorbed systemically following oral or rectal administration.

Geriatric Patients:

No specific geriatric dosage recommendations for bisacodyl.

Drug – Drug interactions:

a. Milk or antacids:
May cause enteric coating of tablets to dissolve, resulting in gastric lining irritation
or gastric indigestion. Do not give antacids or milk within one hour of taking the
drug (enteric coated).

b. Special precautions for use in children:

The tablet form of bisacodyl is not recommended for children under 6 years old.

Adverse effects:
The most common side effects for bisacodyl includes

a. GI irritation, fluid and electrolyte loss, or diarrhea.

b. Short-term usage (at normal dosages) typically results in abdominal pain or
cramps, faintness, nausea/vomitting and mild abdominal discomfort.
c. Prolonged bisacodyl therapy can cause hypokalemia.

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INNOVATOR PRODUCT DETAILS:

Tablet strength: 5mg enteric coated tablet

S.NO CONTENTS DESCRIPTION

1. Brand name Dulcolax

2. Label claim Each enteric coated tablet contains 5mg bisacodyl

3. Manufacturer Boehringer Ingelheim

4. Dosage form Tablet

5. Physical
parameters:

Description 5mg pale yellow, round, smooth, bicovex shaped tablets.

Hardness 2 – 3 kg/cm2

Thickness 3.31mm

Average weight 93mg/tab with enteric coating

6. Shelf life 3years

7. Storage Store at room temperature between 25- 300C

8. Inactive Lactose monohydrate, Maize starch, Soluble maize starch,

ingredients Glycerol (85%), Magnesium stearate, Sucrose, Talc,
Acacia(powdered), Titanium dioxide, Methacrylic acid-
methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:1), Methacrylic acid-
methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:2), Castor oil, Macrogol
6000, Yellow iron oxide. White bees wax, Carnauba wax,
Shellac

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5.2 EXCIPIENT PROFILE

DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIHYDRATE:35
● Non-proprietary Names:
BP: Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate
JP: Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Hydrate
● Synonyms:

Calcium hydrogen orthophosphate dihydrate, Calcium monohydrogen

phosphate dihydrate, Phosphoric acid calcium salt (1 : 1) dihydrate, Secondary
calcium phosphate , DI-TAB, Emcompress.

● Chemical Name: Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate

● Structural Formula:

● Empirical Formula: CaHPO4 .2H2 0

● Molecular Weight: 172.09

● Functional Category: Tablet and capsule diluent.

● Description:

Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate is a white, odorless, tasteless powder or

crystalline solid. It occurs as monoclinic crystals. It is commercially available in two
particle size grades that is milled and unmilled or coarser grade materials.

● Typical properties:
♦ Density: 2.389 g/cm3
♦ Acidity/alkalinity: pH = 7.4
♦ Melting point: Dehydrates below 1000C
♦ Solubility:
Practically insoluble in ethanol, ether, and water; soluble in dilute acids.

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● Applications:

 It is widely used in tablet formulations both as an excipient and as a source of

calcium and phosphorus in nutritional supplements.
 It is also used in pharmaceutical products because of its compaction properties,
and the good flow properties of the coarse grade material.
 It is abrasive and a lubricant is required for tableting that is 1% w/w of
magnesium stearate or 1% w/w of sodium stearyl fumarate is commonly used.
 It is also used in toothpaste and dentifrice formulations for its abrasive properties.

● Stability and Storage:

Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate is a non-hygroscopic, relatively stable

material. However, under certain conditions the dihydrate can lose water of crystallization.
The bulk material should be stored in a well-closed container in a cool, dry place.

● Incompatibilities:

 Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate should not be used to formulate tetracycline

antibiotics.
 Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate is incompatible with aspartame, ampicillin,
indoemethacin, cephalexin, aspirin and erythromycin.

KAOLIN:36

● Non-proprietary Names:

BP: Heavy Kaolin

JP: Kaolin
● Synonyms:

Kaolinite , China clay, Bolus alba, Porcelain clay, White bole, E559.

● Chemical Name: Hydrated aluminum silicate.

● Structural Formula:

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● Empirical Formula: Al2H4O9Si2

● Molecular Weight: 258.16

● Functional Category:

Adsorbent, suspending agent, tablet and capsule diluent.

● Description:

Kaolin occurs as a white to grayish-white colored, unctuous powder free from

gritty particles. It has a characteristic earthy or claylike taste, and when moistened with
water it becomes darker in color and develops a clay like odor.

● Typical properties:
 Acidity/alkalinity: pH = 4.0-7.5
 Hygroscopicity: At relative humidities between about 15–65%, the equilibrium
moisture content at 250C is about 1% w/w, but at relative humidities above
about 75%, kaolin absorbs small amounts of moisture.
 Solubility:
Practically insoluble in diethyl ether, ethanol(95%), water, other organic
solvents, cold dilute acids, and solutions of alkali hydroxides.
● Applications:
Kaolin is a naturally occurring mineral used in oral and topical pharmaceutical
formulations. In oral medicines, kaolin has been used as a diluent in tablet and capsule
formulations. It has also been used as a suspending vehicle. Therapeutically, kaolin has been
used in oral antidiarrheal preparations.

● Stability and Storage:

Kaolin is a stable material. Since it is a naturally occurring material, It may be sterilized
by heating at a temperature greater than 160 0C for not less than 1 hour. It should be stored in
a well-closed container in a cool, dry place.

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● Incompatibilities:
The adsorbent properties of kaolin may influence the absorption of other orally
administered drugs. Kaolin is incompatible with drugs amoxicillin, cimetidine, ampicillin,
digoxin, lincomycin, phenytoin, warfarin and tetracycline.

STARCH:37

● Non-proprietary Names:

BP: Maize starch, Potato starch, Rice Starch, Tapioca Starch, Wheat Starch.
JP: Corn Starch, Potato Starch, Rice Starch, Wheat Starch.
● Synonyms:

Amido, amidon, amilo, amylum, maydis amylum, Melojel, oryzae amylum, pisi
amylum, solani amylum, tritici amylum.

● Chemical Name: Starch

● Structural Formula:

● Empirical Formula and Molecular Weight:

(C6H10O5)n where n = 300-1000.

● Functional Category:

Tablet and capsule diluent, tablet and capsule disintegrant, tablet binder,
thickening agent.

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● Description:
Starch occurs as an odorless and tasteless, fine, white to off-white powder. It consists of
very small spherical or ovoid granules or grains whose size and shape are characteristic for
each botanical variety.

● Typical properties:

 Acidity/alkalinity: pH = 4.0-8.0 for aqueous dispersion.

 Density: 1.478 g/cm3
 Moisture content :
All starches are hygroscopic and absorb atmospheric moisture to reach the
equilibrium humidity. An approximate value of different starches at 50% relative
humidity were given, 12% for corn starch, 14% for pea starch, 18% for potato
starch, 14% for rice starch, 13% for wheat starch.
 Solubility:
Practically insoluble in cold ethanol (96%) and in cold water. Starch becomes
soluble in hot water at temperatures above the gelatinization temperature.
Starches are partially soluble in dimethylsulfoxide and dimethylformamide.
● Applications:
a. Starch is a versatile excipient used primarily in oral solid-dosage formulations where
it is utilized as a binder, diluent, and disintegrant.
b. Starch is used as a diluent for the preparation of standardized triturates of colorants,
potent drugs, and herbal extracts, facilitating subsequent mixing or blending
processes in manufacturing operations.
c. Starch quantities of 3–10% w/w can act as an anti adherent and lubricant in
tabletting and capsule filling.
d. In tablet formulations, freshly prepared starch paste is used at a concentration of
3–20% w/w as a binder for wet granulation.
e. Starch is one of the most commonly used tablet disintegrants at concentrations of
3–25% w/w.

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● Stability and Storage:

Dry starch is stable if protected from high humidity. Starch is considered to be
chemically and microbiologically inert under normal storage conditions. Starch should be
stored in an air tight container in a cool, dry place.

● Incompatibilities:
Starch is incompatible with strongly oxidizing substances. Colored inclusion compounds
are formed with iodine.

MICRO CRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE:38

● Non-proprietary Names:

BP: Microcrystalline Cellulose

JP: Microcrystalline Cellulose

● Synonyms:

Avicel PH, Celex, Cellulose gel, Hellulosum microcristallinum, Emcocel,

Ethispheres, Fibrocel, Pharmacel, Vivapur.

● Chemical Name: Cellulose.

● Empirical Formula and Molecular Weight:

(C6H10O5)n where n = 220

● Functional Category:

Adsorbent, suspending agent, tablet and capsule diluent, tablet disintegrant.

C

● Structural Formula:

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● Description:
Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified, partially depolymerized cellulose that occurs as
a white, odorless, tasteless, crystalline powder composed of porous particles.
● Typical properties:
 Acidity/alkalinity: pH = 5.0 to 7.5
 Density: 1.512 to 1.668 g/cm3
 Melting point: Chars at 260–2700C
 Solubility: Slightly soluble in 5% w/v sodium hydroxide solution. Practically
insoluble in water, dilute acids, and most organic solvents.
● Pharmaceutical applications:
Microcrystalline cellulose is widely used in pharmaceuticals, primarily as a
binder/diluent in oral tablet and capsule formulations where it is used in both wet-
granulation and direct-compression processes.

Table No: 8
Uses of Microcrystalline cellulose with concentration in percentage(%)

Use Concentration (%)

Adsorbent 20-90
Anti adherent 5-20
Capsule binder/diluents 20-90
Tablet disintegrant 5-15
Tablet binder/diluents 20-90

● Stability and Storage:

Microcrystalline cellulose is a stable though hygroscopic material. The bulk material
should be stored in a well-closed container in a cool, dry place.
● Incompatibilities:
Microcrystalline cellulose is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

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POVIDONE:39
● Non-proprietary Names:
BP: Povidone
JP: Povidone
● Synonyms:

Kollidon, Plasdone, Polyvinyl pyrrolidione, Povidonum, PVP, 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone

polymer.

● Chemical Name: 1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone homopolymer

● Structural Formula:

● Empirical Formula: (C6H9NO)n

● Molecular Weight: n = 2500–3,00,0000

Table No: 9

Different grades of povidone with approximate molecular weight

S.No K- value Approximate Molecular Weight

1. 12 2500
2. 15 8000
3. 17 10000
4. 25 30000
5. 30 50000
6. 60 400000
7. 90 1000000
8. 120 3000000

● Functional Category:

Disintegrant, dissolution enhancer. suspending agent, tablet binder.

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● Description:
Povidone occurs as a fine, white to creamy-white coloured, odorless or almost
odorless, hygroscopic powder.
● Typical properties:
 Acidity/alkalinity: pH = 3.0–7.0 (5% w/v aqueous solution)
 Density: 1.180 g/cm3
 Melting point: Softens at 1500C
 Moisture content:
Povidone is very hygroscopic, significant amounts of moisture being
absorbed at low relative humidities.
 Solubility:
Freely soluble in acids, chloroform, ethanol (95%), ketones, methanol,
and water. Practically insoluble in ether, hydrocarbons, and mineral oil.

● Pharmaceutical applications:
 Povidone is used in a variety of pharmaceutical formulations and also
primarily used in solid-dosage forms. Povidone solutions are used as binders
in wet granulation process.
 Povidone is used as a suspending, stabilizing, or viscosity-increasing agent
in a number of topical and oral suspensions and solutions.
Table No: 10
Uses of Povidone with Concentration in percentage(%)

Use Concentration(%)

Carrier for drugs 10-25

Dispersing agent 5

Eye drops 2-10

Suspending agent 5

Tablet binder, diluent, or coating agent 0.5-5

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● Stability and Storage:

Povidone darkens to some extent on heating at 1500C, with a reduction in aqueous
solubility. It is stable to a short cycle of heat exposure around 110–1300C. Since the powder
is hygroscopic, it should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

● Incompatibilities:
Povidone is compatible in solution with a wide range of inorganic salts, natural and
synthetic resins, and other chemicals. It forms molecular adducts in solution with
sulfathiazole, sodium salicylate salicylic acid, phenobarbital, tannin, and other compounds.

CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM:40

● Non-proprietary Names:

BP: Croscarmellose Sodium

JP: Croscarmellose Sodium

● Synonyms:

Ac-Di-Sol, Crosslinked carboxymethylcellulose sodium, Modified cellulose gum,

Pharmacel XL, Primellose, Solutab, Vivasol.

● Chemical Name: Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt, crosslinked.

● Structural Formula:

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● Functional Category: Tablet and capsule disintegrant.

● Description:
Croscarmellose sodium occurs as an odorless, white or greyish white powder.

● Typical properties:

 Acidity/alkalinity: pH = 5.0–7.0 in aqueous dispersion.

 Density: 1.543 g/cm3
 Solubility:
Insoluble in water, although croscarmellose sodium rapidly swells to
4–8 times its original volume on contact with water. Practically insoluble in
acetone, ethanol and toluene.

● Pharmaceutical applications:
 Croscarmellose sodium is used in oral pharmaceutical formulations as a
disintegrant for capsules, tablets and granules.
 Croscarmellose sodium may be used in both direct-compression and wet-granulation
processes.
 Croscarmellose sodium at concentrations up to 5% w/w may be used as a tablet
disintegrant, although normally 2% w/w is used in tablets prepared by direct
compression and 3% w/w in tablets prepared by a wet-granulation process.

Table No: 11
Uses of Croscarmellose sodium with Concentration in Percentage(%)

USE CONCENTRATION(%)

Disintegrant in capsules 10-25

Disintegrant in tablets 0.5-5.0

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● Stability and Storage:

Croscarmellose sodium is a stable though hygroscopic material. Croscarmellose

sodium should be stored in a well-closed container in a cool, dry place.

● Incompatibilities:

Croscarmellose sodium is not compatible with strong acids or with soluble salts of iron
and some other metals such as aluminum, mercury, and zinc.

SODIUM LAURYL SULPHATE:41

● Non-proprietary Names:

BP: Sodium Lauryl Sulphate

JP: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

● Synonyms:

Dodecyl Alcohol Hydrogen Sulfate, Sodium Salt, Dodecylsulfate Sodium Salt,

Sodium N-Dodecyl Sulfate, Sodium Laurilsulfate, Sodium Monolauryl Sulfate, SDS,
SLS.

● Chemical Name: Sulfuric acid monododecyl ester sodium salt (1 : 1)

● Empirical Formula: C12H25NaO4S

● Molecular Weight: 288.38

● Functional Category:

Anionic surfactant, detergent, emulsifying agent, skin penetrant, tablet and capsule
lubricant, wetting agent.

● Description:

Sodium lauryl sulfate consists of white or cream to pale yellow colored crystals,
flakes, or powder having a smooth feel, a soapy, bitter taste, and a faint odor of fatty
substances.

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● Typical properties:

 Acidity/alkalinity: pH = 7.0–9.5 (1% w/v in aqueous solution)

 Density: 1.07 g/cm3
 Moisture content: Sodium lauryl sulfate is not hygroscopic and its moisture
content is ≤ 5%.
 Solubility:
Freely soluble in water, giving an opalescent solution. Practically insoluble
in chloroform and ether.

● Pharmaceutical applications:

 Sodium lauryl sulfate is an anionic surfactant employed in a wide range of non-

parenteral pharmaceutical formulations and cosmetics.
 It is an detergent and wetting agent effective in both alkaline and acidic conditions.
 In recent years it has found application in analytical electrophoretic techniques: SDS
(sodium dodecyl sulfate) polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis is one of the more
widely used techniques for the analysis of proteins

● Safety:
 Sodium lauryl sulfate is widely used in cosmetics and oral and topical
pharmaceutical formulation.
 Repeated, prolonged exposure to dilute solutions may cause drying and cracking
of the skin; contact dermatitis may develop.
 Prolonged inhalation of sodium lauryl sulfate will damage the lungs.

● Incompatibilities:
Sodium lauryl sulfate reacts with cationic surfactants, causing loss of activity even in
concentrations too low to cause precipitation. Sodium lauryl sulfate is incompatible with
salts of polyvalent metal ions, such as aluminum, lead, tin or zinc.

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COLLOIDAL SILICON DIOXIDE:42

● Non-proprietary Names:

BP: Colloidal Anhydrous Silica

JP: Light Anhydrous Silicic Acid

● Synonyms:

Aerosil, Colloidal silica, Fumed silica, Silica sol, Silicic anhydride, Silicon dioxide
fumed, Synthetic amorphous silica, SAS, Cab-O-Sil

● Chemical Name: Silica

● Empirical Formula: SiO2

● Molecular Weight: 60.08

● Functional Category:

Adsorbent, anticaking agent, emulsion stabilizer, glidant, suspending agent, tablet

disintegrant, thermal stabilizer, viscosity-increasing agent.

● Description:

Colloidal silicon dioxide is a submicroscopic fumed silica with a particle size of about
15 nm. It is a light, loose, bluish-white-colored, odorless, tasteless, amorphous powder.

● Typical properties:
 Acidity/alkalinity: pH = 3.8–4.2 (4% w/v in aqueous dispersion)
 Density: 0.029-0.042 g/cm3
 Melting point: 16000C
 Solubility:
Practically insoluble in organic solvents, water, and acids, except
hydrofluoric acid; soluble in hot solutions of alkali hydroxide. Forms a
colloidal dispersion with water.

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● Pharmaceutical applications:

 Colloidal silicon dioxide is widely used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food

products.
 Colloidal silicon dioxide is also used to stabilize emulsions and as a thixotropic
thickening and suspending agent in gels and semisolid preparations.
 In aerosols, other than those for inhalation, colloidal silicon dioxide is used to
promote particulate suspension, eliminate hard settling, and minimize the clogging
of spray nozzles.
 Colloidal silicon dioxide is also used as a tablet disintegrant and as an adsorbent
dispersing agent for liquids in powders.

Table No: 12
Uses of Colloidal silicon dioxide with Concentration in Percentage(%)

USE CONCENTRATION(%)

Aerosols 0.5-2.0

Emulsion stablisers 1.0-5.0

Glidant 0.1-1.0

Suspending and thickening agent 2.0-10.0

● Stability and Storage:

Colloidal silicon dioxide is hygroscopic but adsorbs large quantities of water without
liquefying. Colloidal silicon dioxide powder should be stored in a well-closed container.

● Incompatibilities:

Incompatible with diethylstilbestrol preparations

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MAGNESIUM STEARATE:43

● Non-proprietary Names:

BP: Magnesium Stearate

JP: Magnesium Stearate

● Synonyms:

Dibasic magnesium stearate, Magnesium distearate, Magnesium octadecanoate,

Octadecanoic acid, Magnesium salt, Stearic acid, Magnesium salt.

● Chemical Name: Octadecanoic acid magnesium salt

● Structural Formula:

[CH3 (CH2)16 COO]2Mg

● Empirical Formula: C36H70MgO4

● Molecular Weight: 591.24

● Functional Category: Tablet and capsule lubricant.

● Description:
 Magnesium stearate is a very fine, light white, precipitated or milled, impalpable
powder of low bulk density, having a faint odor of stearic acid and a characteristic
taste.
 The powder is greasy to the touch and readily adheres to the skin.

● Typical properties:

 Density: 1.092 g/cm3

 Melting range: 117-1500C
 Flowability: Poorly flowing, cohesive powder.
 Solubility:
Practically insoluble in ethanol, ethanol (95%), ether and water. slightly
soluble in warm benzene and warm ethanol (95%).

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● Pharmaceutical applications:

Magnesium stearate is widely used in cosmetics, foods, and pharmaceutical

formulations. Magnesium stearate is primarily used as lubricant in capsule and tablet
manufacture at concentrations between 0.25% and 5.0% w/w. Magnesium stearate is
hydrophobic and may retard the dissolution of a drug from a solid dosage form; the lowest
possible concentration is therefore used in such formulations.

● Incompatibilities:
Incompatible with strong acids, alkalis, and iron salts. Avoid mixing with strong
oxidizing materials.

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL:44
● Non-proprietary Names:
BP: Isopropyl Alcohol
JP: Isopropanol

● Synonyms:

Dimethyl carbinol, IPA, isopropanol, 2-propanol, sec-propyl alcohol, rubbing alcohol.

● Chemical Name: Propan-2-ol

● Empirical Formula: C3H8O

● Molecular Weight: 60.1

● Functional Category: Disinfectant; solvent.

● Description:

Isopropyl alcohol is a clear, colorless, mobile, volatile, flammable liquid with a

characteristic, spirituous odor resembling that of a mixture of ethanol and acetone; it has a
slightly bitter taste.

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● Typical properties:
 Boiling point: 82.40C
 Melting range: 88.580C
 Flammability: Flammable.
 Solubility:
Miscible with benzene, chloroform, ethanol (95%), ether, glycerin, and water.
Soluble in acetone; insoluble in salt
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.● Pharmaceutical applications:

 Isopropyl alcohol is also used as a solvent both for tablet film-coating and for tablet
granulation.
 Isopropyl alcohol (propan-2-ol) is used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical
formulations, primarily as a solvent in topical formulations.
 Isopropyl alcohol has some antimicrobial activity and a 70% v/v aqueous solution is
used as a topical disinfectant.
● Safety:
 Isopropyl alcohol is widely used in cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical
formulations. It is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and may be slowly
absorbed through intact skin.
 Prolonged direct exposure of isopropyl alcohol to the skin may result in cardiac and
neurological deficits. In neonates, isopropyl alcohol has been reported to cause
chemical burns following topical application.
 Inhalation of isopropyl alcohol can cause irritation and coma.
● Incompatibilities:
Isopropyl alcohol may be salted out from aqueous mixtures by the addition of sodium
chloride, sodium sulfate, and other salts, or by the addition of sodium hydroxide.

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HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE:45
● Non-proprietary Names:
BP: Hypromellose
JP: Hypromellose

● Synonyms:
Benecel MHPC, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, HPMC, hypromellosum, Methocel,
methylcellulose propylene glycol ether, methyl hydroxypropylcellulose, Pharmacoat.

● Chemical Name: Cellulose hydroxypropyl methyl ether.

● Empirical Formula and Molecular Weight:

Molecular weight is approximately 10, 000–1,500, 00.

● Functional Category:
Coating agent, Controlled-release agent, Dispersing agent, Dissolution enhancer,
Emulsifying agent, Forming agent, Foaming agent, Granulation aid.

● Structural Formula:

● Description:
Hypromellose is an odourless and tasteless, white or creamy-white fibrous or
granular powder.

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● Typical properties:
 Acidity/alkalinity: pH = 5.0–8.0 for a 2% w/w aqueous solution.
 Melting point: browns at 190-2000 C; chars at 225-2300C
 Glass transition temperature: 170-1800C
 Loss on drying : ≤5.0%
 Solubility:
Soluble in cold water; practically insoluble in hot water, chloroform, ethanol
(95%), and ether; but soluble in mixtures of ethanol and dichloromethane and
mixtures of methanol.
● Pharmaceutical applications:

i) As tablet binder in either wet or dry granulations

(2-5%w/w).
ii) High viscosity grades as matrix formers for
sustained drug release (10-80%w/w).
iii) Depending on viscosity grade, concentrations of 2-
Solid oral dosage forms 20%w/w are used for film-forming solutions to coat
tablets.
iv) Lower viscosity grade – aqueous film coating.
v) Higher viscosity grade – Nonaqueous coating.
Liquid oral dosage forms As suspending or thickening agents at concentrations of
0.25 o 5.0%.
Ophthalmic preparations Thickening agent to vehicles for eye drops and artificial
tear solutions (0.45 to 1.0%).
Nasal preparations At a concentration of 0.1%.
Topical preparations As an emulsifier, suspending agent and stabilizing agent
in topical gels and ointments.

● Incompatibilities:
Hypromellose is incompatible with some oxidizing agents. Since it is nonionic,
hypromellose will not complex with metallic salts or ionic organics to form insoluble
precipitates.

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POLYMETHACRYLATES:46,52
● Non-proprietary Names:
BP: Methacrylic Acid–Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer (1 : 1), Methacrylic Acid–
Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer (1 : 1) Dispersion 30 per cent, Methacrylic Acid–
Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (1 : 1), Methacrylic Acid–Methyl Methacrylate
Copolymer (1 : 2) Polyacrylate Dispersion (30 per cent)

Ph.Eur: Methacrylic Acid - Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (1:1), Methacrylic Acid -

Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (1:2)
● Synonyms:
Acryl-EZE, Eastacryl, Eudragit, Kollicoat MAE, Polyacrylatis dispersion 30 per
centum, Polymeric methacrylates.

● Chemical Name: Poly(methacylic acid-co-methyl methacrylate) 1:1

● Molecular weight: Approx. 125,000 g/mol

● Functional Category: Film-forming agent; tablet binder; tablet diluent.

● Structural Formula:

● Description:
EUDRAGIT® L 100 are anionic copolymers based on methacrylic acic and methyl
methacrylate. It is a solid substance in form of a white powder with a faint characteristic
odour. The ratio of free carboxyl groups to the ester is approximately 1 : 1.

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● Typical properties:

 Acid value: 300-330

 True density: 0.831- 0.852 g/cm3
 Glass transition Temperature (Tg): >130°C (+/- 5°C)
 Solubility:
Powder form is soluble in alcohols and acetone and in 0.1N NaOH it gives
clear solution, when it is cloudy. Practically insoluble in ethyl acetate,
methylene chloride, petroleum ether and water.

● Pharmaceutical applications:

 Polymethacrylates are primarily used in oral capsule and tablet formulations as

film-coating agents.
 Eudragit L-100 is used as an effective and stable enteric coating material for
faster dissolution in the upper Bowel of intestine.

● Stability and Storage:

Dry powder polymer forms are stable at temperatures less than 300C. Above this
temperature, powders tend to form clumps, although this does not affect the quality of the
substance and the clumps can be readily broken up. Dry powders are stable for at least 3
years if stored in a tightly closed container at less than 300C.

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TALC:47

● Non-proprietary Names:

BP: Purified Talc

JP: Talc

● Synonyms:

Hydrous magnesium calcium silicate, Hydrous magnesium silicate, Magnesium

hydrogen metasilicate, Powdered talc, Purified french talc, Talcum.

● Chemical Name: Talc

● Empirical Formula and Molecular Weight:

Talc is a purified, hydrated, magnesium silicate, approximating to the formula

Mg6(Si2O5)4(OH)4. It may contain small, variable amounts of aluminum silicate and iron.

● Functional Category:

Anticaking agent, glidant, tablet and capsule diluent, tablet and capsule lubricant.

● Description:

 Talc is a very fine, white to greyish-white, odorless, impalpable, unctuous,

crystalline powder. It adheres readily to the skin and is soft to the touch and
free from grittiness.
● Typical properties:
 Acidity/alkalinity: pH = 7–10 (20% w/v aqueous dispersion)
 Moisture content: Talc absorbs insignificant amounts of water at 250C and relative
humidities up to about 90%.
 Solubility:
Practically insoluble in dilute alkalis and acids, organic solvents and
water.
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 Talc was once widely used in oral solid dosage formulations as a lubricant and
diluents.

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Table No: 13

Uses of talc with concentration in percentage(%)

USE CONCENTRATION(%)

Dusting powder 90.0-99.0

Glidant and tablet lubricant 1.0-10.0

Tablet and capsule diluent 5.0-30.0

● Stability and Storage:

Talc is a stable material and may be sterilized by heating at 1600C for not less than
1 hour. Talc should be stored in a well-closed container in a cool, dry place.

TITANIUM DIOXIDE:48

● Non-proprietary Names:

BP: Titanium Dioxide

JP: Titanium Oxide

● Synonyms:
Brookite titanium dioxide, Hombitan FF-Pharma, Rutile titanium dioxide, Tioxide,
titanic anhydride.

● Chemical Name: Dioxotitanium

● Empirical Formula: TiO2

● Molecular Weight: 79.88

● Functional Category:

Coating agent, Opacifier and Pigment.

● Description:

White, amorphous, odorless, and tasteless, non hygroscopic powder.

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● Typical properties:

 Moisture content: 0.44%

 Solubility:
Practically insoluble in dilute sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid,
organic solvents, and water. Soluble in hydrofluoric acid and hot concentrated
sulfuric acid. Solubility depends on previous heat treatment; prolonged heating
produces a less-soluble material.
● Pharmaceutical application:
 Titanium dioxide is widely used in confectionery, cosmetics, and foods, in the
plastics industry, and in topical and oral pharmaceutical formulations as a white
pigment.
 It is used as a white pigment and opacifier.
 In pharmaceutical formulations, titanium dioxide is used as a white pigment in
film-coating suspensions, sugar-coated tablets, and gelatin capsules.

● Incompatibilities:
Owing to a photocatalytic effect, titanium dioxide may interact with certain active
substances, e.g. famotidine

PROPYLENE GLYCOL:49
● Non-proprietary Names:
BP: Propylene glycol
JP: Propylene glycol
● Synonyms:

1,2-Dihydroxypropane, 2-hydroxypropanol, Methyl ethylene glycol, Methyl

glycol, Propane-1,2-diol, propylene glycolum.

● Chemical Name: 1,2-Propanediol

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● Structural Formula:

● Empirical Formula: C3H8O2

● Molecular Weight: 76.09

● Functional Category:

Antimicrobial preservative, solvent, stabilizer for vitamins, plasticizer.

● Description:

Propylene glycol is a clear, colorless, viscous, practically odorless liquid with a

sweet , slightly acrid taste resembling that of glycerin.
● Typical properties:
 Boiling point: 1880C
 Density: 1.038 g/cm3
 Melting point: -590C
 Solubility:
Miscible with acetone, chloroform, ethanol (95%),glycerin, and water.
soluble at 1 in 6 parts of ether; not miscible with light mineral oil or fixed
oils, but will dissolve some essential oils.
● Pharmaceutical application:
Propylene glycol has become widely used as a solvent. Propylene glycol is used as a
plasticizer in aqueous film-coating formulations.
● Storage:
Propylene glycol is hygroscopic and should be stored in a well closed container,
protected from light, in a cool, dry place.
● Incompatibilities:
Propylene glycol is incompatible with oxidizing reagents such as potassium
permanganate.

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TRIETHYL CITRATE:50

● Non-proprietary Names:

BP: Triethyl citrate

USP-NF: Triethyl citrate

● Synonyms:
Citric acid, Ethyl ester, Citroflex 2, Citrofol AI, TEC.

● Chemical Name: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid triethyl ester

● Structural Formula:

● Empirical Formula: C12H2O7

● Molecular Weight: 276.29

● Functional Category: Plasticizer, Solvent.

● Description:
Triethyl citrate is a clear, odorless, practically colorless, hygroscopic liquid.

● Typical properties:

 Acid value: 0.02

 Solubility:
Soluble 1 in 125 of peanut oil, 1 in 15 of water. Miscible with ethanol
(95%), and propan-2-ol.

● Pharmaceutical application:

 It is used to plasticize polymers in formulated pharmaceutical coatings.

Triethyl citrate is also used as a direct food additive for flavoring, for solvency,
and as an surface active agent.

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● Incompatibilities:

Triethyl citrate is incompatible with strong alkalis and oxidizing materials.

QUINOLINE YELLOW LAKE:30

● Synonyms:
CI Food Yellow 13.

● Chemical Name:

Disodium 2-(1,3-dioxo-2-indanyl)-6,8-quinolinesulfates, Disodium 2-(2- quinolyl)-

indan-1,3-dionedisulfonates

● Empirical Formula: C18H9NNa2O8S2

● Molecular Weight: 477.38

● Structural Formula:

● Description:

It is yellow powder or granules in nature.

● Typical properties:
♦ Solubility:
It is soluble in water and sparingly soluble in ethanol
● Pharmaceutical application:
It is used as an coloring agent in pharmaceutical formulations.
● Storage:
It is stored in original container at ambient temperatures.

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6.1. MATERIALS AND INSTRUMENTS

Table No: 14
List of Materials

S.No Name of Ingredients Category Manufacturer’s name

1. Bisacodyl (BP) Drug J.P.N Pharma, India PVT Ltd

2. Dibasic calcium phosphate Filler Rhodia

3. Kaolin Filler Shijiazhuang

4. Starch Filler Universal chem

5. Lactose anhydrous Filler Loba chem

6. Microcrystalline cellulose Filler FMC Biopolymer- USA

7. Croscarmellose sodium Disintegrant FMC Biopolymer

8. Sodium lauryl sulphate Surfactant Loba chem

9. Povidone Binder Blagden speciality chemicals

10. Aerosil Glidant Wacker chemical corporation

11. Magnesium stearate Lubricant Kant health care

12. Isopropyl alcohol Vehicle Ranchem

COATING INGREDIENTS

13. HPMC 15 cps Film polymer Dow chemicals

14. Eudragit- l- 100 Enteric coating ploymer Evonik idustries

15. Triethyl citrate Plasticizer Morflex

16. Propylene glycol Plasticizer Fisher Scientific UK Ltd

17. Purified talc Anti- tacking agent Vijaya minerals

18. Quinoline yellow lake Colorant Vinayak corporation

19. Titanium dioxide Opaquant Kronos ltd

20. Purified water Vehicle Fourrts india, Chennai

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Table No: 15

List of Equipments/Instruments

S.No. Name of the Equipment Manufacturer

1. 8 station compression machine Accura, Ahmedabad

2. Electromagnetic sieve shaker EMS 8.

3. Friability test apparatus (ET-2) Electrolab, India.

4. Bulk density apparatus Campbell electronics, Thermonick.

5. Automatic Coating Machine (Neocota 15 A) Srimach, LTD

6. Hardness tester Monsanto.

7. Disintegration test apparatus (ED-2L) Electrolab, India.

8. Dissolution apparatus (Disso 2000) Lab India.

9. pH meter (Digital 7007) Lab india.

10. IR Moisture balance Citizen

11. Electronic weighing balance (AR 2140) Adventurer Mettler Toleda.

12. Digital Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo Corp., Japan.

13. Hot air oven Pathak electrical works.

14. Stability chamber Thermolab.

15. HPLC with PDA/Binary system Schimadzu Corp., Japan.

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6.2. METHODOLOGY

PRE FORMULATION STUDIES:15

The basic concept of preformulation involves that almost all drugs are marketed as
tablets, capsules or both. Prior to the development of these major dosage forms, it is
essential that pertain fundamental physical and chemical properties of the drug molecule and
other divided properties of the drug powder are determined. This information decides many
of the subsequent events and approaches in formulation development. This first learning
phase is known as preformulation.

Definition:
Preformulation is defined as the science of investigation of physio-chemical properties
of a drug substance alone and when combined with excipients. Based on the physio-
chemical properties, the drug delivery system can be designed. A thorough understanding
of these properties may ultimately provide a rationale for the formulation design, or support
the need for molecular modification.

Factors to be considered before starting preformulation studies:

a. The amount of drug available.

b. The physiochemical properties of the drug already known.
c. Therapeutic category and anticipated dose of compound.
d. The nature of information, a formulation should have or would like to have.

Classification of Preformulation Studies:55

Preformulation studies can be broadly classified into two classes:

 Fundamental properties.
 Derived properties.

The method and function characterization of fundamental and derived preformulation

studies were given in the table below.

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Table No: 16
Preformulation drug characterization in a structured program

Test Method/ function Characterization

1. Fundamental
1) UV spectroscopy Simple assay
2) Solubility Phase solubility/ purity
a) Aqueous Intrinsic & pH effect
b) pKa Solubility control , salt formation
c) Salt Solubility, hygroscopicity & stability
d) Solvents Vehicles & Extraction
e) ko/ w Lipophillicity, structure activity
f) Dissolution Biopharmacy
3) Melting point DSC-polymorphism hydrate & solvent
4) Assay development UV, HPLC, TLC
5) Stability
In Solution Thermal, hydrolysis, pH
In solid state Oxidation, proteolysis metal ion
2. Derived
6) Microscopy Particle size and morphology
7) Bulk density Tablet and capsule formation
8) Flow properties Tablet and capsule formation
9) Compression properties Acid / excipient choice
10) Excipient compatibility Preliminary screen by DSC, Conformation
by TLC

Scope:

Use of preformulation parameters maximizes the chances in formulating an

acceptable, safe, efficacy and stable product and at the same time provides the basis for
optimization of drug product quality.

The present work has been initiated with the prefomulation studies for the following
parameters. The evaluation parameters was done according to British pharmacopoeia.

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Evaluation of Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):

A. Physio - Chemical evaluation:
1. Description
2. Solubility analysis
3. Moisture content
4. Bulk density
5. Tapped density
6. Particle size determination
B. Drug- Excipient compatibility studies:
1. Physical appearance
2. FT-IR studies

A. Physio - chemical evaluation:

1. Description:
A typical preformulation should begin with the description of the drug substance, that is
colour, odour and taste of the new drug and the results are tabulated in Table No:30. Some
of the terminologies suggested to describe the new drug substances are given below.
Table No: 17
Terminologies indicating the product characters

Colour Odour Taste

Off- white Pungent Acidic

Cream Fruity Bitter
yellow Aromatic Bland
Tan Sulfurous Sweet
Shiny Odourless Tasteless

2. Solubility analysis:55
Basically solubility is an important parameter for physio-chemical properties for
determining the systemic absorption and its therapeutic efficacy. The solubility of drug was
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isopropyl alcohol and ethanol in 250ml beaker. The results were shown in Table No: 31.
The approximate solubilities of pharmacopoeial and national formulary substances are
indicated by the descriptive terms in accompanying given below.

Table No: 18

SOLUBILITY SPECIFICATIONS

Approximate volume of solvent in

Descriptive terms
milliliters per gram of solute

Very soluble Less than 1

Freely soluble From 1 to 10

Soluble From 10 to 30

Sparingly soluble From 30 to 100

Slightly soluble From 100 to 1000

Very slightly
From 1000 to 10,000
soluble

3.Moisture content:
The moisture means ‘wetness’, which influences the chemical stability, dissolution rate
and polymer film permeation on storage under stability condition. The moisture content was
determined by the IR moisture balance by adding the known quantity of drug say 1 gm was
weighed on the sample pan. The sample was dried until anhydrous at 60˚c by the use of IR
radiation. The percentage of moisture content of the drug can be determined as the end point
display when all the moisture in the sample has been removed by the radiation. The results
were shown in Table No: 32.

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4. Bulk density:21
The bulk density is the ratio between an given mass of a powder and its bulk volume.
It is expressed as g/ml. Weighed quantity of bisacodyl powder were transferred into a 50 ml
measuring cylinder without tapping during transfer the volume occupied by the powder was
measured. It is given by the formula. The results were shown in Table No: 33.

Bulk density(Db) = m
Vo

where,
m = Mass of powder.
Vo = Bulk volume of the powder.

5. Tapped density:21
Tapped density is achieved by tapping the measuring cylinder which contains the sample
for certain tapping’s mechanically. During tapping, particles gradually pack more efficiently,
the powder volume decreases and the tapped density increases. After observing the initial
volume of powder occupied in the 100ml measuring cylinder and then subjected to 50 tap’s
in the bulk density apparatus (Campbell, thermonik). After 50 tappings the final volume is
noted down and the results are tabulated. It is calculated by the formula. The results were
shown in Table No: 33.
Tapped density (Dt) = m
Vt
where,
m = Mass of powder
Vt = Volume of the powder occupied after tapping

6. Particle Size Determination:3

In case of tablets, size influences the flow and the mixing efficiency of powders and
granules. Size of the particle also an important factor in stability. Fine materials are relatively
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are coarse materials. The particle size determination is done by various methods like sieve
method, microscopic method, sedimentation technique, coulter counter technique and low
angle light scattering technique.

Particle size distribution of the drug was estimated by sieving method. The sieves are
stacked on top of one another in ascending order. The test powder, for example 10gm, was
placed on the top sieve. The sieves are tightly screwed and subjected to agitation for 5
minutes. After agitation the weight of powder retained on each sieve was accurately
weighed. Percentage of powder retained on each sieve was calculated by using the following
formula. The results were tabulated in the Table No: 34.

Percentage retained =
Powder retained on each sieve
X 100
Initial weight

B. DRUG- EXCIPIENT COMPATIBILITY STUDIES:

Incompatibility between drug and excipient can alter stability and bioavailability of
drugs, thereby, affecting its safety and/or efficacy. Study of drug–excipient compatibility is
an important process in the development of a stable solid dosage form. Drug–excipient
compatibility testing at an early stage helps in the selection of excipient that increases the
probability of developing a stable dosage form. In the tablet dosage forms, the drug is in
intimate contact with one or more excipients, the latter could affect the stability of the drug.
The drug excipient compatibility studies was determined from the physical compatibility
studies and FT-IR studies.

I. Physical compatibility studies:

API was mixed well with all excipients in binary ratio in an mortar and small portion of
this mixed powder was placed in a cleaned and dried vial. This vial was kept in stability
chamber at 400C ± 20C/ 75±5% RH for 2 weeks. Physical observation has been carried out
visually at the initial stage and after 2 weeks exposure to the stated conditions. The results
were tabulated in Table No:35.

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II. FT-IR compatibility studies:10,12,24,57

Physical compatibility studies were assured by FT-IR studies. In this, crude drug
sample, drug-polymer mixtures and the final formulation were chosen for the study.
Potassium Bromide pellet method was used in this study. Initially, potassium bromide was
powdered and dried in oven. Dried potassium bromide powder was mixed with little quantity
of each test sample, thoroughly triturated in mortar and pestle. A portion of mixture was
compressed using IR pelletizing press. Then the KBr pellet was placed in sample holder of
FT-IR spectrophotometer. The spectra were recorded in the wave number region of 4000-
400cm-1. In each case, the spectra was compared with the pure bisacodyl spectrum to detect
the interactions between drug and excipients. The analysed FT-IR spectra and interpretation
data for the drug sample and the drug- excipient mixtures were shown in the
Figure No:7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and Table No: 36, 37, 38,39, 40, 41, 42 and 43 .

Table No: 19
Protocol for Drug-Excipient compatibility studies

S.NO DRUG AND EXCIPIENTS RATIO

1. Drug 1

2. Drug + DCP 1:1

3. Drug + Kaolin 1:1

4. Drug + Lactose 1:1

5. Drug + Starch 1:1

6. Drug + CCS 1:1

7. Drug+ PVP 1:1

8. Drug + SLS 1:1

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Formulation of bisacodyl enteric- coated tablet:

● Selection of process:
Micrometric studies has been carried out for the active ingredient, bisacodyl. Based on
the results observed it was concluded that the drug is not suitable for direct compression
method due to fine particle size and poor flow characteristics. So, the enteric coated tablet of
bisacodyl was prepared by wet granulation technique. All the tablet ingredients was
accurately weighed as mentioned in Table No:20. The average weight of each core tablet
was fixed initially 120 mg and that was changed to 100mg on further trials.

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Table No: 20
FORMULATION TRIAL BATCHES

S.NO INGREDIENTS FORMULATION CODE

(mg)
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7

1. Bisacodyl 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1

2. Dibasic calcium 0 10 15 19 19 19 19
phosphate

3. Kaolin 13 18 15 25 18 18 4

4. Starch 32 30 26 0 20 20 24

5. Lactose anhydrous 40 40 27 20 0 27 37

6. Microcrystalline 0 0 0 20 27 0 0
cellulose

7. Croscarmellose 3 3 2 2 2 2 2
sodium

8. Lactose anhydrous 13 0 0 0 0 0 0

9. Sodium lauryl 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0.5

sulphate

10. Povidone K-30 3 3 3 4 4 4 3

11. Isopropyl alcohol Q.S Q.S Q.S Q.S Q.S Q.S Q.S

12. Starch 5 6 4 2 2 2 2

13. Croscarmellose 6 5 2 3 3 3 3
sodium

14. Colloidal silicon 0.2 0.2 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
dioxide

15. Magnesium stearate 0.2 0.2 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25

Average weight 120mg 120mg 100mg 100mg 100mg 100mg 100mg

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Table No: 21
PERCENTAGE OF INGREDIENTS USED IN TRIAL BATCHES

S.NO INGREDIENTS FORMULATION CODE

(%)
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7

1. Bisacodyl 4.25 4.25 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1

2. Dibasic calcium 0 8.33 15 19 19 19 19

phosphate

3. Kaolin 10.83 15.0 15 25 18 18 4

4. Starch 26.6 25.0 26 0 20 20 24

5. Lactose anhydrous 33.3 33.3 27 20 0 27 37

6. Microcrystalline 0 0 0 20 27 0 0
cellulose

7. Croscarmellose 2.5 2.5 2 2 2 2 2

sodium

8. Lactose anhydrous 10.83 0 0 0 0 0 0

9. Sodium lauryl 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0.5

sulphate

10. Povidone K-30 2.5 2.5 3 4 4 4 3

11. Isopropyl alcohol Q.S Q.S Q.S Q.S Q.S Q.S Q.S

12. Starch 4.16 5 4 2 2 2 2

13. Croscarmellose 5 4.16 2 3 3 3 3

sodium

14. Colloidal silicon 0.16 0.16 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
dioxide

15. Magnesium 0.16 0.16 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25

stearate

Average weight 120mg 120mg 100mg 100mg 100mg 100mg 100mg

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Manufacturing procedure:
Note: During all stages of the manufacturing process the temperature and humidity
shall be maintained at 250 ± 50C and 30 ±5% RH
Step 1: Weighing: Accurately weighed specified quantity of ingredients: Bisacodyl, Kaolin,
Dibasic calcium phosphate, Starch, Croscarmellose sodium and Lactose anhydrous.
Step 2: Co-Sifting: The above materials were co-sifted together by geometric dilution
method through #30 mesh and #60 meshes and placed in a separate polythene bag and they
are used as dry mix. [Note: Dry mix of formulations F1 to F4 were sifted by physical mixing
where as formulations F5 to F7 were milled and sifted through appropriate meshes.]
Step 3: Preparation of Binder solution :
Accurately weighed povidone is added to isopropyl alcohol and stirred well to get a clear
solution and this clear solution used as binder solution.
Step 4: Granulation: The sifted materials were mixed for 5 mins in a polythene bag before
granulating and transferred to a vessel and granulated with required quantity of binder
solution by kneading method ( hand granulation ).
Step 5: Drying: The granules were dried in hot air oven at 40-500C . then semi dried
granules were passed through sieve No. 20, and continued the drying till the moisture
content of granules is less than 1.0 %. Then after obtaining the optimum moisture content,
granules were removed from the oven.
Step 6: Sizing of granules : The dried granules were sifted through #30 mesh to get
uniform particle size.
Step 7: Mixing & Lubrication: The above granules were mixed with croscarmellose
sodium. and mixed well. Finally lubricated with the required quantity of colloidal silicon
dioxide and magnesium stearate after sifting it through #60mesh for 2 mins.
Step 8: Compression: The lubricated granules was then compressed into tablets with an
average weight 120 mg initially using 8.00 mm punches.
Step 9: Seal coating
Step10: Enteric coating

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Figure No: 5

Formulation Flow chart of Wet Granulation Method for Trials F1 To F4

STEPS

Bisacodyl, Dibasic calcium

phosphate, Kaolin, Starch,
Lactose anhydrous, MCC,
DISPENSING CCS, SLS, Colloidal silicon
dioxide, Magnesium stearate

Bisacodyl, Kaolin, 30# mesh

Lactose anhydrous
CO-SIFTING

DCP, CCS, SLS, 60# mesh

Starch.

MIXING

GRANULATION
PACKING

DRYING AND LUBRICATION

SIZING COMPRESSION

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Figure No: 6

Formulation Flow chart Of Wet Granulation Method For Trials F5 To F7

STEPS

Bisacodyl, Dibasic calcium

phosphate, Kaolin, Starch,
Lactose anhydrous, MCC,
DISPENSING CCS, SLS, Colloidal silicon
dioxide, Magnesium stearate

Bisacodyl, CCS,SLS
MILLING Lactose anhydrous 30# mesh

CO-SIFTING

DCP, Kaolin, Starch. 60# mesh

MIXING

GRANULATION
PACKING

DRYING AND LUBRICATION

SIZING COMPRESSION

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COATING FORMULA:
Seal coating:
Seal coating is important for preventing direct interaction between bisacodyl and
polymer. Seal coating is performed for the core tablet of formulation (F7). When 2% build
up is given, the weight of the seal coated tablet was found to be 102mg per tablet.

Table No: 22
Composition of Ingredients for Seal Coating

S.No Ingredients Quantity( gm )

1 HPMC 15 cps 2.4

2 Talc 0.6

3 Titanium dioxide 0.6

4 Propylene glycol 0.4

5. Purified water Q.S

Preparation of seal coating solution:

Weighed accurately a required quantity of HPMC 15 cps and soaked in water for 30
mins, and stirred until it swells. Mean while talc and titanium dioxide was triturated in a
mortar and added to the above solution and stirred. followed by propylene glycol as
plasticizer is added furtherly and stirred. Filter the above solution in #100 mesh. Finally the
volume were made up to the required quantity with purified water.

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Enteric Coating:

Enteric coating is performed to protect the drug from acidic environment.

The seal coated tablets were subjected to enteric coating where the weight of the
enteric coated tablets was found to be 109.14mg when 7% build up is given.
Table No: 23

Composition of Ingredients for Enteric Coating

S.No Ingredients Quantity ( gm )

1 Poly methacryllic acid -methyl acrylate(1;1) 7.854
2 Talc 2.142
3 Titanium dioxide 1.856
4 Triethyl citrate 1.856
6 Quinoline yellow lake 0.572
7 Purified water Q.S

Preparation of Enteric Coating solution:

A required quantity of Methacrylic acid copolymer powder, was weighed accurately

and kept stirring with the required quantity of water. Mean while, talc, titanium dioxide and
quinoline yellow lake were triturated separately in a mortar until making a paste by adding
the water and added to the above solution and stirred. Filter the above solution with #100
mesh. Finally the volume were maked up to the required quantity with purified water.

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COATING PARAMETERS:

Table No: 24

Operation condition for Seal and Enteric Coating Process

Range
Specifications
Seal coating Enteric coating

Pan diameter 12” 12”

Speed of pan revolution 8-10 rpm 10-12 rpm

Distance of spray gun 5-6” 5-6”

Spray nozzle diameter 1.2 mm 1.2 mm

Spray rate 2.5-3 ml /min 1.5 -2.0 ml /min

Dry air temperature 50 ± 5/ 30 mins 50 ± 50C / 30 mins

Coating time 2 hours 4 hours

Bed temperature 30-400C 30-400C

Evaluation of pre compression parameter for powder blend:

The pre compression parameters for the powder blend or granules were evaluated for
the following parameters. The results were tabulated in Table No: 43 and 44.
1. Bulk density
2. Tapped density
3. Compressibility index (%)
4. Hausner’s ratio
5. Moisture content
6. Particle size determination

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1. Bulk density:21
The bulk density is the ratio between an given mass of powder and its bulk volume.
It is expressed as g/ml. Weighed quantity of granules were transferred into a 50 ml
measuring cylinder without tapping during transfer the volume occupied by the powder was
measured. It is given by the formula.

Bulk density (Db) = m

Vo
where,
m = Mass of powder.
Vo = Bulk volume of the powder.

2. Tapped density:21
Tapped density is achieved by tapping the measuring cylinder which contains the
sample for certain tapping’s mechanically. During tapping, particles gradually pack more
efficiently, the powder volume decreases and the tapped density increases. After observing
the initial volume of powder occupied in the 100ml measuring cylinder and then subjected
to 50 tap’s in the bulk density apparatus (Campbell, thermonik). After 50 tappings the final
volume is noted down and the results are tabulated. It is calculated by the formula.

Tapped density (Dt) = m

Vt
where,
m = Mass of powder.
Vt = Volume of the powder occupied after tapping.

3. Compressibility index:28
. Compressibility is the ability of powder to decrease in volume under pressure using
bulk density and tapped density the percentage compressibility of powder were determined,
which is given as carr’s compressibility index. It is indirectly related to the relative flow rate.
Carr’s compressibility index was determined by the given formula .

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Compressibility index =
V0 – Vf
x 100
V0
where,
V0 = Unsettled apparent volume.
Vf = Final tapped volume.

Table No: 25
Carr’s Index

Compressibility index (%) Flow description

5-15 Excellent
12-16 Good
18-21 Fair
23-28 Passable
28-35 Poor
35-38 Very poor
>40 Very, very poor

4. Hausner’s ratio:28
It is very important parameter to be measured since it affects the mass of uniformity of
the dose. It is usually predicted from hausner’s ratio and angle of repose Measurement
Hausner’s ratio related to interparticle friction and, as such could be used to predict powder
flow properties. Table No: 26 shows the flow description and corresponding hausner’s
ratio. It is determined by the formula.
Hausner Ratio = V0

Vf
where,
V0 = Unsettled apparent volume.
Vf = Final tapped volume.

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Table No: 26

Hausner’s ratio

Type of Flow Hausner’s ratio

Excellent 1.0– 1.11
Good 1.12 – 1.18
Fair 1.19 – 1.25
Passable 1.26 – 1.34
Poor 1.35 – 1.45
Very poor 1.46 – 1.59
Very, Very poor >1.60

5. Moisture content:28
The moisture means ‘wetness’, which influences the chemical stability, dissolution rate
and polymer film permeation on storage under stability condition. The moisture content
was determined by the IR moisture balance by adding the known quantity of drug say 1 gm
was weighed on the sample pan. The sample was dried until anhydrous at 60˚c by the use of
IR radiation. The percentage of moisture content of the drug can be determined as the end
point display when all the moisture in the sample has been removed by the radiation.

6.Sieve analysis:3
The purpose of particle size analysis in pharmacy is to obtain quantitative data on the
size, distribution, and shapes of the drug and other components to be used in pharmaceutical
formulations. The particle size determination is done by various methods like sieve method,
microscopic method, sedimentation technique, coulter counter technique and low angle
light scattering technique.

Particle size determination of the drug was estimated by sieving method. The sieves are
stacked on top of one another in ascending order. The test powder, for example 10gm, was
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minutes. After agitation the weight of powder retained on each sieve was accurately
weighed. Percentage of powder retained on each sieve was calculated by using the following
formula.

Percentage retained =
Powder retained on each sieve
X 100
Initial weight

Evaluation of Post Compression parameters for compressed tablets:

The compressed tablets were evaluated for the following parameters and The results were
tabulated in the Table No: 46 and 47.
1.General appearance
2. Hardness test
3. Thickness
4. Friability
5. Weight variation test
6. Disintegration test
7. Invitro dissolution study

1. General appearance:51
The compressed tablets should be free from cracks, depression, pinholes etc. The colour
and polish of the tablets should be uniform on whole surface. The surface of the tablets
should be smooth. It is done by visual observation.

2. Hardness test:22
Tablets require certain amount of strength or hardness to withstand mechanical shocks
of handling in manufacture, packaging and shipping. Hardness can be defined as the
strength of the tablet to withstand the pressure applied. In this test, a tablet was laced
between two anvils, force was applied to the anvils and the crushing strength that just causes
the tablet to break is recorded. Hence hardness is sometimes referred to as “Crushing
Strength”.

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It was measured using Monsanto tablet hardness tester. The values were expressed in
kg/cm3.

3.Thickness:23
Tablet thickness is an important parameter to be controlled to facilitate packaging.
Tablet thickness, at constant compressive load, varies with changes in die fill, with particle
size distribution and packing of the particle mix being compressed. Tablet thickness must
be controlled within a ±5% variation of a standard value. The thickness of the tablets was
measured by using digital vernier calipers. The thickness was denoted in millimeter.

4. Friability:29
Friability is a measure of the resistance of the tablet to abrasion. The friability of
tablets was determined by using Roche friabilator. Tablets were weighed equivalent to 6.5g
and placed in friabilator and rotated at 100 revolution’s for 5 minutes. Then the tablets were
taken out, dedusted and reweighed. The percentage friability of the tablets were calculated
by the formula.
% Friability (F) = W O – Wf
x 100
Wf
Where,
WO = Initial weight of tablets
Wf = Final weight of tablets

5. Weight variation test:5

Weight variation test is performed to check that the manufactured tablets have an
uniform weight. Randomly weighed 20 tablets and calculated the average weight. Not more
than two of the individual weights deviate from the average weight by more than the
percentage deviation shown in table and more deviated by more than twice that percentage.
The percentage deviation of the tablets were calculated by the formula.

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Percentage deviation =
Individual weight of tablet - Average weight of tablet
x 100
Average weight of tablet
Table No: 27

Weight variation table with percentage deviation

S.No Average weight Maximum percentage

(mg) deviation allowed (%)

1 130mg or less ±10

2 130mg to 324mg ±7.5
3 More than 324mg ±5

6. Disintegration test:11

Disintegration is the first physical change observed for a drug when it enters into the
body, thus to see simulate the disintegration of the tablet in the body the disintegration test
is performed. The disintegration test for bisacodyl enteric coated tablets was carried out
using USP tablet disintegration tester about the temperature at 37oC±2˚C for 2 hours in
500ml 0.1N HCL ( pH 1.2), then the medium was changed to pH 7.4 phosphate buffer and
tested for 45 mins.

Table No: 28

Acceptance criteria for Enteric coated tablets

Type of tablet Medium Disintegration Time

Enteric- Coated 0.1N Hydrochloric Should not disintegrate in

tablets acid (pH 1.2) 120 mins

Mixed phosphate 45mins

buffer(pH 7.4)

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7. In vitro dissolution studies:53

Dissolution at Acid stage medium:
• Apparatus: Type II paddle
• Speed: 100 rpm
• Duration: 2 hours
• Time points: Up to 2 hours
• Temperature: 37˚C ± 0.5˚C
• Medium: 500ml of 0.1N HCL
• Sample withdrawn: 10ml

Dissolution media Preparation:

Preparation of 0.1N HCL: 8.5 ml of concentrated HCL was added to 1000 ml of purified
water and the pH was adjusted to 1.2.

Standard Preparation : Accurately weighed and transferred 10.0 mg of bisacodyl in 100 ml

standard flask, add 5 to 10 ml 0.1N HCL to dissolve the drug completely and volume was
make up with same medium up to 100ml. From this primary stock solution pipette out
10 ml and transferred to 100 ml standard flask and made up the volume with 0.1N HCL
( pH 1.2) medium.

Dissolution procedure: Apparatus was set as per above conditions, one tablet was placed
in each of the six dissolution bowls containing 500ml of 0.1N HCL as medium and the
dissolution test was performed for 2 hours. An Aliquots of the dissolution medium was
withdrawn at the specified time and filtered.

Sample injection procedure:

50 μl of sample preparation and standard preparation were injected into the liquid
chromatograph and recorded the chromatogram. The major peaks were recorded and
calculated for the assay quantity of bisacodyl in percentage from the peak areas of standard
and sample preparation and the percentage of bisacodyl drug released at the end of 2 hours
was calculated by the mentioned formula.

BP limits : NMT 5% of the stated amount of bisacodyl is dissolved in 2 hrs.

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Dissolution at Buffer stage medium:

• Apparatus: Type II paddle

• Speed: 100 rpm
• Duration: 45minutes
• Time points: 15, 30, 45 minutes
• Temperature: 370C ± 0.50C
• Medium: 900ml of phosphate buffer pH 7.4
• Sample withdrawn: 10ml

Dissolution media Preparation:

Preparation of phosphate buffer (pH 7.4): 7.80g of sodium dihydrogen orthrophosphate
in sufficient water to produce 1000ml. Add 5.0g of sodium dodecyl sulfate, heat to dissolve
and adjust the pH to 7.4.

Standard Preparation :
Accurately weighed and transferred 56.0 mg of bisacodyl in 100 ml standard flask, add
5 to 10 ml acetonitrile to dissolve the drug completely and volume was make up with the
same medium upto 100ml. From this primary stock solution pipetted out 10 ml and
transferred to 100 ml standard flask and made up the volume with pH 7.4 buffer medium.

Dissolution procedure:
Apparatus was set as per above conditions, one tablet was placed in each of the six
dissolution bowls containing 900ml of pH 7.4 as buffer medium and the dissolution test
was performed for 45 minutes. An Aliquots (10ml) of the dissolution medium was
withdrawn at the specified time points from each bowl and filtered through 5 μm filter paper.

Sample injection Procedure:

50 μl of sample preparation and standard preparation were injected into the liquid
chromatograph and recorded the chromatogram. The major peaks were recorded and
calculated for the assay quantity of bisacodyl in percentage from the peak areas of standard

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and sample preparation and the percentage of bisacodyl drug released at the end of
45minutes was calculated by the mentioned formula

% Release =
AT WS 1 900 98.15
----- X ------ X ------ X ------ X ------- X 100
AS 100 100 5 100

where,
AT= Sample area
AS = Standard area
WS = Working standard
BP limits : NLT 75% of the stated amount of bisacodyl is dissolved in 45mins.

ASSAY BY HPLC METHOD:53

Chromatographic conditions:

The chromatographic conditions were set as per BP specifications.

Apparatus: HPLC

Column: A stainless steel column (25cm x 4.6mm) packed with

base- deactivated octadecylsilyl silica gel (5μm) usually
water’s symmetry (C18) is suitable.

Wavelength: 265nm

Flow rate: 1.5ml/min

Column temperature: Ambient

Detector: Photodiode array

Inject volume: 50μL

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Preparation of mobile phase:

A mixture of 45 volumes of acetonitrile and 55 volumes of 0.025M ammonium formate
previously adjusted to pH 5.0 with anhydrous formic acid.

Preparation of diluent:
A mixture of 4 volumes of glacial acetic acid, 30 volumes of acetonitrile and 66
volumes of distilled water was prepared as diluent for assay.

Preparation of phosphate buffer (pH 7.4):

7.80g of sodium dihydrogen orthrophosphate in sufficient water to produce 1000ml.
Add 5.0g of sodium dodecyl sulfate, heat to dissolve and adjust the pH to 7.4.

Preparation of standard solution:

50mg of bisacodyl RS was accurately weighed and transferred into a 100ml clean dry
volumetric flask and dissolve in little quantity of acetonitrile, sonicate for 5 minutes and
make up the volume. From this stock solution 5 ml was transferred into a 50 ml volumetric
flask and make up the volume with buffer medium.

Preparation of sample solution:

For the estimation in dosage form, 20 tablets were weighed and powdered. Amount
equivalent to 10 mg of bisacodyl from powdered tablets was accurately weighed and
transferred to 200 ml volumetric flask, added about 10 ml of acetonitrile mixture and
sonicate for 15 minutes. Cool the solution to room temperature and make up the volume
with same diluent. Filter a portion of above solution and pipette out 5 ml of the filtrate and
transferred to 50 ml volumetric flask and make up the volume with buffer.

Sample injection procedure:

20 µl of filtered portion of the standard preparation (five injections) and sample
preparation were separately injected into the chromatographic system. The chromatograms
was recorded and the responses were measured for the major peaks. The content of
bisacodyl present in each tablet was calculated using the following expression.

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% Content =
AT WS 5 50 P
------- X ------ X ---- X ------- X ----- X Avg.Wt X 100
AS 100 50 Spl Wt 100

where,
AS = Standard area
AT = Sample area
WS = Standard weight
Spl Wt = Sample weight
Avg.Wt = Sample average weight

Comparative Invitro dissolution profile study:9

In recent years, FDA has placed more emphasis on a dissolution profile comparison in
the area of post-approval changes and biowaivers. Under appropriate test conditions, a
dissolution profile can characterize the product more precisely than a single point dissolution
test. A dissolution profile comparison between pre-change and post-change products for
SUPAC related changes, or with different strengths, helps assure similarity in product
performance and signals bio in equivalence. Comparison of therapeutic performances of two
medicinal products containing the same active substance is a critical means of assessing the
possibility of alternative using between the innovator and any essentially similar medicinal
product. Dissolution profiles of two products can be considered similar by virtue of
 Overall profile similarity, and

 Similarity at every dissolution sample time point.

A simple model independent approach uses a difference factor (f1) and a similarity factor
(f2) to compare the dissolution profiles. The difference factor calculates the percentage
difference between the two curves at each time point and is measurement of the relative
error between the two curves:

where, n is the number of time points, Rt is the dissolution value of the reference batch at
time t and Tt is the dissolution value of the test batch at time t.

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The similarity factor f2 is a logarithmic reciprocal square root transformation of the sum of
squared error and is a measurement of the similarity in the percent dissolution between the
two curves.

General procedure:
i. Determine the dissolution profile of two products (6 units each) of the test and
reference products.

ii. Using the mean dissolution values from both the curves at each time interval,
calculate the difference factor (f1) and similarity factor (f2) using the above
equations.

iii. For curves to be considered similar, f1 values should be close to 0, and f2 values
should be close to 100. Generally, f1 values upto 15 (0-15) and f2 values greater
than 50 (50-100) ensures sameness or equivalence of the two curves.

The comparative dissolution study was performed to determine the similarity of dissolution
profiles for bisacodyl enteric coated tablets between the innovator product (DULCOLAX)
with the optimized formulation. (F7) The results were tabulated in Table No: 50.

STABILITY STUDIES:19
Stability of a drug has been defined as the ability of a particular formulation, in a
specific container, to remain within its physical, chemical, therapeutics and toxicological
specifications throughout its shelf life.
Stability testing is used to:

 Provide evidence as to how the quality of the drug product varies with time.
 Establish shelf life for the drug product.
 Determine recommended storage conditions.
 Determine container closure system suitability.

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Accelerated stability studies:

Generally the observation of the rate at which the product degrades under normal
room temperature requires a long time. The International Conference of Harmonization
(ICH) Guidelines titled “Stability testing for new drug substances and product” (Q1A)
describes the stability test requirements for drug registration application in the European
Union, and United States of America. The accelerated stability was carry out by ICH
guidelines. The ICH guideline recommends the following storage conditions for stability
studies.

Table No: 29

STORAGE CONDITIONS FOR ACCELERATED STABILITY STUDIES

S.No. Study Storage Condition

1. Long term 25°C±2°C / 60%RH±5%RH
2. Intermediate 30°C±2°C / 65%RH±5%RH
3. Accelerated 40°C±2°C / 75%RH±5%RH

As per ICH guidelines, the samples for stability analysis must be exposed to an environment
of 40˚C±2˚C / 75% RH±5% RH for a period of 3 months. As per the standard protocol the
samples must be analysed at 0, 1, 2, and 3 months time points. Accelerated stability studies
were performed for the final enteric coated tablets. The tablets were packed in blister packing
material and loaded into the stability chamber under 40±2˚C / 75% ±5% RH and the
samples were analyzed at 0, 1, 2 and 3 months time points.
Test Performed:
a. Test for physical parameters (description, hardness, thickness, friability,
disintegration).

b. Assay.

c. In vitro Dissolution Study.

The results of the stability studies are tabulated in Table No: 51 and 52. The data was
analyzed for any significant change in the values from the initial data.

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7. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

PRE FORMULATION STUDIES:

Evaluation of Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):

A. Physio - Chemical evaluation:

1. Description:

Table No: 30 Description of bisacodyl

Tests Specification Observation

Colour White to Off-white crystalline White crystalline powder

powder
Odour Odourless Odourless
2.

Solubility analysis:

Table No: 31 Solubility analysis of bisacodyl

S.No Solvent Observation

1. Water Insoluble

2. Acetone Soluble

3. Isopropyl alcohol Sparingly soluble

Inference:

Based on the solubility analysis, It is confirmed that the bisacodyl powder is only
soluble in solvents like acetone and isopropyl alcohol whereas it is insoluble in water.

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3. Moisture content:

Table No: 32 Moisture content of bisacodyl

S.No Limits Observation

1. NMT 2% 0.96% at 600C

Inference:

Based on the observed value, the moisture content of bisacodyl was found to be with
in limits as specified

4. Micromeritic properties:

Table No: 33 Micromeritic properties of bisacodyl

API Bulk density Tapped Compressibility Hausner’s Moisture

(g/ml) density Index ratio content
(g/ml) (%) (%)

Bisacodyl 0.402±0.0005 0.519± 0.0003 21.49±0.001 1.29±0.0001 0.96%

Inference:

a. The bulk density of the powder was found to be 0.402gm/ml

b. The tapped density of the powder was found to be 0.519gm/ml.
c. The compressibility Index was found to be 21.49% indicating fair flow properties.
d. The hausner’s ratio was found to be 1.29 and the observed value indicates that the
powder shows moderate flow properties.
e. The moisture content was found to be 0.96% at 600C.
Based on the above results, it was concluded that this drug is not suitable for formulating the
tablets by direct compression method due to fine particle size and moderate flow in nature.

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5. Particle size determination:

Table No: 34 Particle size determination of bisacodyl

Sieve No. Sieve aperture Quantity weight Cumulative % Retained

(#) (μm) retained weight retained
(gm) (gm)

20 850 μm 0.35 0.35 2.33

40 425 μm 0.86 1.21 8.055

60 250 μm 3.15 4.36 29.028

100 150 μm 4.25 8.61 57.323

Pan …. 6.35 14.96 99.60

Initial weight of powder = 15.02g

Final weight of powder = 14.96g
Percentage retained =
Powder retained on each sieve
X 100
Initial weight
Percentage retained = 99.60%

Inference:

From the particle size analysis, it is concluded that almost 99.60 % of the drug passes
through all sieves. Thus the particle size of the API was found to be moderately coarse powder.

B. DRUG- EXCIPIENT COMPATIBILITY STUDIES:

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The following Table No: 35, illustrates the drug – excipient compatible studies.
I. Physical compatibility studies:

Table No: 35 Drug - Excipient physical compatibility studies:

Storage condition
/ duration
S.No Composition details Initial Comments
(400C / 75%RH) /
30days

1 API ( Bisacodyl ) White to off white NCC Compatible

crystalline powder

2 API+ Dibasic Off White crystalline NCC Compatible

calcium phosphate Powder

3 API + Kaolin Light brown NCC Compatible

crystalline Powder

4 API + Lactose Off White crystalline NCC Compatible

Powder

5 API + Starch Off White crystalline NCC Compatible

Powder

6. API + CCS White crystalline NCC Compatible

Powder

7. API + PVP Off White crystalline NCC Compatible

Powder

8. API + SLS Off White crystalline NCC Compatible

Powder

* NCC- No Characteristic Change

II. FT-IR compatibility studies:

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The FT-IR studies of pure bisacodyl and individual excipients with bisacodyl were
carried out to study the interaction between the drug and excipients. The analysed FT-IR
spectra and interpretation data for the drug sample and the drug- excipient mixtures were
shown in the Figure No:7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and Table No: 36, 37, 38,39, 40, 41 and 43.

Figure No: 7
FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl pure drug

Table No: 36

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Interpretation of Bisacodyl Pure Drug

Wave number ( cm-1) Signal assignment

1586.78 C-C Stretching

1504.28 -C=C Stretching

1435.00 C-C Aromatic stretching

1370.00 C-H Alkane rocking

1218.64 C-N Aromatics stretching

1010 -C-O Stretching

Figure No: 8
FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with dibasic calcium phosphate

Table No: 37

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Interpretation of bisacodyl with dibasic calcium phosphate

Wave number ( cm-1) Signal assignment

1755.47 C=O Ester stretching

1372.41 C-H Aldehyde deformation

1586.80 C=C Aromatic stretching

854.90 =C-H Alkene bending

1432.48 C-H Alkane bending

665.37 C-H Wagging

565.50 C-C Skeletal vibration

Figure No: 9
FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with kaolin

Table No: 38

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Interpretation of bisacodyl with kaolin

Wave number ( cm-1) Signal assignment

1586.76 C-C Stretching

1507.19 -C=C Alkene stretching

1374.19 C-H Alkane rocking

1213.24 C-N Aromatic stretching

987.52 -C-O Stretching

Figure No: 10
FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with lactose

Table No: 39

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Interpretation of bisacodyl with lactose

Wave number ( cm-1) Signal assignment

1757.24 C=O Carbonyl stretching

3554.06 N-H Amine stretching

3608.30 O-H Stretching

1372.52 C=C Stretching

665.44 C-H Wagging

1586.96 C=C Stretching

Figure No: 11
FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with starch

Table No: 40

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Interpretation of bisacodyl with starch

Wave number ( cm-1) Signal assignment

3665.72 O-H Alcohol free stretching

3450.20 O-H Alcohol broad stretching

1208.58 C-N Amine stretching

1758.71 C=O Stretching

1373.24 C=C Aromatic deformation

915.04 C-O Stretching

Figure No: 12
FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with croscarmellose sodium

Table No: 41

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Interpretation of bisacodyl with croscarmellose sodium

Wave number ( cm-1) Signal assignment

1580.00 C-C Stretching

1505.07 -C=C Stretching

1440.00 C-C Aromatic stretching

1370.00 C-H Alkane rocking

1211.37 C-N Aromatic stretching

665.49 C-H Rocking

Figure No: 13
FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with polyvinyl pyrrolidione

Table No: 42
Interpretation of bisacodyl with polyvinyl pyrrolidione

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Wave number ( cm-1) Signal assignment

1756.47 C=O Ester stretching

1505.75 -C=C Stretching

1370.00 C-H Alkane rocking

1213.24 C-N Aromatic stretching

1017.6 -C-O Stretching

751.91 Benzene ring stretching

Figure No: 14
FT-IR spectrum of bisacodyl with sodium lauryl sulphate

Table No: 43
Interpretation of bisacodyl with sodium lauryl sulphate

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Wave number ( cm-1) Signal assignment

2915.03 C-H Stretching

3394.47 O-H Alcohol stretching

1220.84 C-H deformation

1756.68 C=O Carbonyl stretching

1506.71 C=C Aromatic stretching

EVALUATION OF PRE COMPRESSION PARAMETERS FOR POWDER BLEND:

The pre compression parameters for the powder blend or granules were evaluated
as per procedure mentioned in the methodology part and the results were tabulated in
Table No: 44 and 45.
Table No:44
Pre - Compression parameters for powder blend

CODE Bulk Tapped Compresibility Hausner’s Moisture

density * density * Index * Ratio * Content
(g/ml) (g/ml) (%) (%)

F1 0.376±0.007 0.430±0.005 12.49±0.007 1.14±0.002 1.58%

F2 0.380±0.001 0.464±0.002 18.14±0.006 1.22±0.001 1.39%

F3 0.382±0.001 0.449±0.004 14.99±0.009 1.17±0.006 1.54%

F4 0.387±0.007 0.471±0.003 17.83±0.004 1.21±0.007 1.66%

F5 0.386±0.002 0.461±0.002 15.70±0.002 1.17±0.007 1.22%

F6 0.378±0.001 0.408±0.006 7.50±0.001 1.08±0.009 1.05%

F7 0.374±0.005 0.394±0.002 4.99±0.007 1.05±0.007 0.92%

*All the values are mean ±SD, n=3

Table No: 45
Sieve analysis for the powder blends of formulations (F1 – F7)

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Sieve No. Sieve % Retained

(#) aperture
(µm) F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7

20 850 2.39 1.27 0.69 2.19 0.39 3.18 1.58

40 425 17.80 10.23 7.70 12.98 8.71 21.11 8.98

60 250 43.15 20.51 26.46 39.95 24.18 40.83 23.75

100 150 77.68 65.61 58.20 76.90 51.07 83.86 55.88

Pan …. 96.00 99.28 98.72 99.36 98.64 99.60 99.50

Inference:
The result of flow properties of prepared granules of various formulations of bisacodyl
were given in the Table No: 44 and 45. Flow properties of the granules, resistance to particle
movement can be judged from the bulk density, tapped density, compressibility index,
hausner’s ratio. This measurement gives qualitative and quantitative assessment of internal
cohesive and frictional force under low levels of external loading as might be applied in
mixing and tableting. The bulk density was found within the range of 0.374 to 0.382 g/ml. The
tapped density was found within the range of 0.394 to 0.471 g/ml. using the density data,
hausner’s ratio and compressibility index was calculated. The hausner’s ratio was found
within the ranges of 1.05 to 1.22 which indicates better flowability. The Compressibility index
was found within the ranges of 4.99 to 18.14% , indicating good flow properties.

EVALUATION OF POST COMPRESSION PARAMETERS FOR COMPRESSED

TABLETS:

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The post compression parameters were evaluated for the core and enteric- coated
tablets and the results were tabulated in Table No: 46 and 47.
Table No: 46

Evaluation of post- compression parameters for core tablets

CODE General Weight Thickness* Friability* Hardness* Disintegration

appearance variation (mm) (%) (kg/cm2) Time #
(mg) (minutes)

F1 Round, 120±0.5 2.87±0.01 0.28±0.09 7.0±0.2 7min 45sec

Convex ±0.011

F2 Round, 120±0.5 2.95±0.02 0.35±0.02 6.5±0.1 8min10sec

Convex ±0.056

F3 Round, 100±0.6 3.02±0.10 1.32±0.03 6.0±0.2 7min 15sec

Convex ±0.018

F4 Round, 100±0.3 3.00± 0.08 0.19±0.04 5.3±0.3 6min 10sec

Convex ±0.052

F5 Round, 100±0.2 3.09±0.03 0.24±0.05 6.5±0.3 9min 50sec

Convex ±0.031

F6 Round, 100±0.9 3.10±0.04 0.15±0.02 4.0±0.8 5min 10sec

Convex ±0.045

F7 Round, 100±0.1 3.20±0.05 0.10±0.01 3.0±0.2 2min 17sec

Convex ±0.021

*All the values are mean ±SD, n=3

#All the values are mean ±SD, n=6

Figure No: 15

Profile of hardness for various formulations ( F1- F7)

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10

HARDNESS(kg/cm2)
8 7
6.5 6.5
6
6 5.3
4
4 3

0
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7
FORMULATION CODE

Figure No: 16

Profile of friability for various formulations ( F1- F7)

2
FRIABILITY (%)

1.5 1.32

0.5 0.28 0.35

0.19 0.24 0.15 0.1
0
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7
FORMULATION CODE

Figure No: 17

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Profile of Thickness for various formulations ( F1- F7)

4
3.5 3.09 3.1 3.2
3.02 3

THICKNESS (mm)
2.87 2.95
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7
FORMULATION CODE

Table No: 47

Invitro dissolution data for the core tablets in pH-7.4 buffer medium at 45mins

Time F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7

45 mins 74.25% 79.20% 83.30% 85.95% 80.10% 89.62% 93.98%

Tolerances:

Not less than 70% of the labelled amount of bisacodyl dissolved in 45 minutes

Figure No: 18

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Invitro Dissolution profile of core tablets for various formulations ( F1- F7)

100 93.98
85.95 89.62
90 83.3 80.1
% DRUG RELEASE 79.2
80 74.25
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7
FORMULATION CODE

Table No: 48

Evaluation of post-compression parameters for enteric coated tablets

Average Thickness Hardness* Disintegration Assay

Code Weight* (mm)* (Kg/cm2) Time # (%)*
( mg ) (minutes)

6min23sec 99.92 ±
F7 109.15±0.04 3.14±0.03 4.0±0.1
± 0.02 0.08

*All the values are mean ±SD, n=3

#All the values are mean ±SD, n=6

Table No: 49

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Invitro dissolution profile for the innovator product and

formulation (F7)

Dissolution medium Sampling time % Drug release

Innovator F7

Simulated gastric fluid (0.1N 120 minutes 0.276% 0.055%

HCL)

Simulated intestinal fluid 45 minutes 87.37% 90.74%

( pH 7.4 phosphate buffer)

Limits:
 The amount of bisacodyl released in case of simulated gastric fluid
(0.1 N HCL) is Not More Than 5% of the stated amount.
 The amount of bisacodyl released in case of simulated intestinal fluid
(pH 7.4) is Not Less Than 75% (Q) of the stated amount.

Comparative Invitro dissolution study using similarity factor:

Table No: 50

Invitro dissolution profile comparison using similarity factor for the

innovator product with the sample (F7)

Time Reference( R) Test (T) RT – TT (RT – TT) 2 |RT-TT |

(mins)
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

15 31.37 33.55 - 2.18 4.752 2.18

30 63.73 67.03 -3.3 10.890 3.3

45 87.37 90.74 -3.37 11.356 3.37

Inference:

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On substituting the observed values in the appropriate formula, the difference factor(f1)
and the similarity factor(f2) was found to be 5.32 and 75.08.
Figure No: 19
Comparative Invitro dissolution profile for the innovator with formulation (F7)

ASSAY:
The assay determination for the blank, standard and sample was carried out by the
HPLC method.
Standard chromatogram of bisacodyl:
The peak area plot of bisacodyl standard chromatogram is given in the figure no:20.

Figure No: 20
Standard chromatogram of Bisacodyl
mAU
225
Bisacodyl /2.994/1268094

265nm4nm (1.00)

200

175

150

125

100

75

50

25

-25

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 min

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Name Retention Area Tailing factor Theoretical

time Plate

Bisacodyl 2.9 1268094 1.24 4643.3

Sample Chromatogram:
The peak area plot of sample chromatogram is given in the figure no:21.

Figure No: 21

Sample chromatogram
mAU
Bisacodyl /2.998/1521814

265nm,4nm (1.00)
250

225

200

175

150

125

100

75

50

25

-25

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 min

Name Retention Area Tailing factor Theoretical

time Plate

Bisacodyl 2.9 1521814 1.23 4709.6

Blank chromatogram:
The peak area plot of bisacodyl blank chromatogram is given in the figure no:22.

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Figure No:22
Blank chromatogram
mAU
265nm4nm (1.00)
35

30

25

20

15

10

-5

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 min

STABILITY STUDIES:
Table No: 51
Accelerated stability data of physical parameters for the formulation (F7)

Physical Storage conditions

parameters
40˚C±2˚C / 75% RH±5% RH

Initial 1st month 2nd month 3rd month

Description Pale yellow, round Pale yellow, round Pale yellow, round Pale yellow, round
enteric coated enteric coated enteric coated enteric coated
tablet tablet tablet tablet

Avg.weight* 109.15±0.04 109.21±0.02 109.55±0.04 109.89±0.01

(mg)

Hardness* 4.0±0.1 3.8±0.2 4.2±0.1 3.5±0.15

(kg/cm2)

Thickness* 3.14±0.03 3.14±0.08 3.15±0.01 3.14±0.05

(mm)

Disintegration 6min23sec 6min 40sec 7min 10sec 6min 89sec

time ± 0.02 ± 0.02 ± 0.05 ± 0.07

*All the values are mean ±SD, n=3

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Table No: 52
Accelerated stability data of Invitro dissolution and assay for the
formulation (F7)

Storage conditions
Parameters Specifications
40˚C±2˚C / 75% RH±5% RH

Initial 1st 2nd 3rd

month month month

Simulated gastric fluid NMT 5%

(0.1N HCL) in 120minutes 0.055% 0.063% 0.087% 0.109%

Simulated intestinal fluid

( pH 7.4 phosphate buffer) NLT 75% in 90.74% 89.95% 89.18% 88.69%
45 minutes

Assay (%) 95.0 to 99.92% 99.54% 98.61% 89.87%

105.0%

Inference:
The formulation (F7) of enteric coated tablets were carried out for the accelerated
stability studies for 3 months at 40˚C±2˚C / 75% RH±5% RH in the stability chamber.
The resulted data’s are given in the Table No: 51 and 52. The results reveals that no
significant changes in the physical parameters at the end of 1st, 2nd,3rd month. The drug
content and in vitro dissolution profile are remained with out any significant changes, at
the end of 1st, 2nd, 3rd month. Hence it is concluded that the formulated enteric coated tablets
are stable and the data obtained could be used to predict the shelf life of the product.

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DISCUSSION

The present aim of the work is to develop and formulate the stable bisacodyl enteric
coated tablets and to comply the invitro dissolution parameters with the innovator product.
As per British pharmacopoeial specifications (BP 2013), the bisacodyl tablets should
comply the invitro dissolution test as prescribed in the monograph. As per specifications,
amount of bisacodyl released in the dissolution medium is Not More Than 5% in case of
acid medium and Not Less Than 75% (Q) of the stated amount in case of pH 7.4 phosphate
buffer medium.
Since bisacodyl is an highly acid liable drug, it is necessary to formulate the tablet as
enteric coated tablets which resists the drug releasing in the stomach.
In this work, all the core tablets were formulated by wet granulation method by using
povidone as binder. Aqueous coating is performed for the both seal and enteric coating
process.
The present work was initiated with the preformulation studies for the API and
evaluating the parameters like description, solubility analysis, moisture content, micromeritic
properties and particle size determination. The evaluating in-process parameters for the
powder blend are bulk density, tapped density, compressibility index, moisture content and
hausner’s ratio. The compressed tablets were evaluated for the parameters like thickness,
hardness, friability, assay and invitro dissolution study.
The impacts observed from the various in-process parameters for the powder blends
and compressed tablets were discussed one by one below.

PRE FORMULATION STUDIES:

Evaluation of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API):

The preformulation studies for the API reveals that the description of the bisacodyl
powder was appeared as white crystalline and has no odour. Based on the solubility analysis,
the API was found to be insoluble in water where as soluble in acetone and isopropyl alcohol .
The moisture content was found to be 0.96% at 600C. The micromeritic properties of API was
found to be satisfactory and it shows an moderate flow properties. The particle size
determination was performed by sieving method. It shows that almost 99.60% of the drug

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passes through all the sieves and it is an moderately coarse powder. From the drug- excipients
compatibility study, it was observed that there was no significant change or interaction
between drug and excipients on storage conditions at 400C / 75%RH for 2 weeks.

EVALUATION PARAMETERS:
I. Evaluation of Pre Compression parameters for Powder Blend:
The results of evaluation of powder blends for all the formulations (F1 to F7) were
given in the Table No:44 and 45, it suggests that it has good flow property. The bulk density
values observed from the formulations F1 to F7 was found to be within the range 0.374 to
0.387g/ml. The formulation F7 shows lowest value when compared to other formulations. The
tapped density values observed from the formulations F1 to F7 was found to be with in range
0.374 to 0.464g/ml. Settling down of granules for F1 to F5 is difficult when tapping whereas
F6 and F7 formulation is not difficult. The compressibility index for the formulations F1 to F5
was found to be with in range 12.49 to 18.14 % which shows fair flow in granules whereas
formulation F6 and F7 shows good flow characters when compared to other five formulations.
The hausner’s ratio for the formulations F1 to F7 was found within the range 1.05 to 1.22.
From the observed values the flow type was good for all formulations.

II. Evaluation of Post Compression parameters for core tablets :

The results of compressed core tablets were given in the Table No:46 and 47 All the
formulation batches of core tablets shows good in appearance.
In the formulation F1, with the presence of diluents- kaolin(10.83%) , lactose
anhydrous(40.83%) were added in intra and extra granular part , starch(26.6%), and povidone
(2.5%), it shows that hardness of tablets was found to be 7.0 (kg/cm2) and drug release is only
74.25% in the buffer medium. Due to low drug release initially, if coated this will tends to
decrease more and fails the limits. So the next trial is taken with the improvement in
solubility.

In the formulation F2, with the incorporation of dibasic calcium phosphate (8.33%)
and slightly increasing the percentage concentration of kaolin and starch, removing the lactose
anhydrous from extra granular part, the hardness of tablets shows 6.5 (kg/cm2) only an slight
difference and drug release was found to be 79.20% in the buffer medium.

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In the formulation F3, inclusion of 1% sodium lauryl sulphate as wetting agent and
lactose anhydrous (27%) and povidone (3%) where friability failed in this batch.

In the formulation F4, removing sodium lauryl sulphate and starch were removed,
instead micro crystalline cellulose (20%), DCP (19%) and kaolin (25%)were added. The
disintegration time was found to be 6mins 10sec, an little faster when compared to other three
trials. In this trial, tablets friability have passed. The drug release was found to be better when
compared with previous batches (85.95%). In this trial, lot of materials sticked to the meshes it
may be due to kaolin at increasing concentration.

In the formulation F5, lactose is removed and starch (20%), micro crystalline cellulose
(27%), Dibasic calcium phosphate (19%) and Kaolin( 18%) were added, disintegration time
was found to be 9mins 50sec and drug release also reduced to 80.10% when compared to
previous trial. Since harder tablet is formed in this trial, further trial is taken to reduce the
hardness.

In the formulation F6, sodium lauryl sulphate at 0.3% concentration and lactose (27%)
were incorporated and micro crystalline cellulose is removed where the tablets disintegration
time was found to be 5min 10sec, an little improvement and the drug release was found to be
89.62%. Trial 6 show better dissolution in pH 7.4 buffer medium, hence keeping ‘F6’ as base
formula further trial is taken.

In the formulation F7, The tablet shows good mechanical strength and the disintegrating
time was found to be 2min 17sec. The drug release was found to be 93.98% in pH7.4 phosphate
buffer medium.

In all the formulations from F1 to F7, croscarmellose sodium were used as the
disintegrant and povidone K-30 used as an binder.

Based on disintegration time and drug release values observed for the various
formulations, F7 shows good disintegration time and drug release in the buffer medium.

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F7 formulation core tablet shows satisfactory analytical results and hence decided to
enteric coat the core tablet with 2% seal coating and 7% enteric coating with the poly
methacryllic acid methyl acrylate as polymer.

III. Evaluation of Post-compression Parameters for Enteric Coated Tablet:

The optmized formulation (F7) were subjected to coating with 2% seal coating with the
hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose 15-cps as polymer and 7 % enteric- coating with the poly
methacryllic acid methyl acrylate as polymer. The results for the evaluated parameters were
given in the Table No: 48 and 49. The thickness of the tablet was found to be 3.14mm and
hardness is 4.0 kg/cm2. The % drug content was found to be 99.92% which is acceptable under
the limits. The % drug release was found to be 0.055% in the acid medium and 90.74% in the
buffer medium which is acceptable limits as per monograph.

IV. Comparative Invitro dissolution study:

The Invitro dissolution profile of formulation (F7) and the innovator product were
compared by calculating the differential factor (f1) and similarity factor (f2). The results were
tabulated in Table No: 50, and the factors f1 and f2 was found to be 5.32 and 75.08,
respectively which is an acceptable limits. Hence the two products were considered as similar
and comparable.

V. Stability studies:
Accelerated stability studies were carried out for the optimized formulation (F7)
enteric coated tablets. 20 tablets were packed in blister packing and loaded in the stability
chamber for 3 months at 40˚C±2˚C / 75% RH±5% RH. The resulted data’s are given in the
Table No:51 and 52. No significant changes was observed in the physical parameters, drug
release and drug content when stored at 40˚C±2˚C / 75% RH±5% RH for 3 months. The drug
release was found to be 88.68% in the buffer medium and the drug content is 89.87% were
satisfies the pharmacopoeial limits. Hence it is concluded that the formulated enteric coated
tablets were stable.

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8. CONCLUSION

The present study involves to design and formulate the enteric - coated tablets of
bisacodyl and to comply the invitro dissolution data as per BP specifications.
Preformulation studies has been performed to study the nature of API and
compatibility of API with excipients by physical observation and FT-IR studies. The results
showed that there was no interaction between API and all the excipients selected.
Enteric coated tablets of bisacodyl were successfully formulated by wet granulation
method using the selected excipient with required quantities. The formulated tablets were
evaluated for both pre-compression and post-compression parameters like bulk density,
tapped density, compressibility index, hausner’s ratio, moisture content, hardness, thickness,
disintegration time and invitro dissolution and assay as per requirements of standards.
The results were found to be satisfactory with the pharmacopoeial specifications.
Among all the entire batches, formulation (F7) is the best formulation which
complies all the pharmacopoeial specifications. The best formulation is selected based on
the invitro dissolution data when compared with that of innovator product using the
similarity factor.
The most satisfactory formulation has been subjected to Accelerated stability studies
as per ICH guidelines for 3 months at 40˚C±2˚C / 75% ±5% RH. The results of stability
studies shows no significant changes in the physical parameters of the tablets, drug content
and invitro dissolution data until the end of 3 months from the initial values. Hence it is
concluded that the formulated bisacodyl enteric coated tablets were stable and this study
fulfilled all the pharamcopoeial specifications.
Future study:
The present work may explore the following aspects in the future, which may become a
valuable assets in the field of pharmaceutical science.

1. Accelerated stability study is continued for another 3months and shelf life is
determined.
2. Scale up activity of the optimized formulation.
3. The invitro studies can be extended to invivo studies by leading to a final conclusion
of a successful formulation which can be marketed there after.

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