Carrageenan
Carrageenan is a naturally occurring polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed.
Carrageenan forms a stable 3-D network to increase viscosity although there are three types of carrageenan, only Iota and Lambda types are recommended in oral suspensions
Carrageenan forms a stable 3-D network to increase viscosity although there are three types of carrageenan, only Iota and Lambda types are recommended in oral suspensions
Carrageenan
| Carrageenan | |
|---|---|
| Primary function | Suspending agent |
| Typical use level | 0.5 - 0.75% |
| Benefits / Claims | Different grades can work in hot or cold processes Iota carrageenan is the most recommended grade because it creates thixotropic systems and is shear-thinning |
| Suitable for | Cream/ Emulsion Buccal Oral Suspensions Oral Solutions Gel Modified Release |