Sorbitol
Sorbitol is commonly used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations. It is available in a wide range of grades. Sorbitol is useful for buccal tablets due to its characteristics such as sweet taste, and cooling sensation.
Sorbitol
Sorbitol | |
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Primary function | Filler/ Diluent |
Typical use level | 25 - 90% depending the final formulation |
Physical data |
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Benefits / Claims | Available in different grades Provide sweet taste and cooling sensation. Non-cariogenic. High aqueous solubility. Less sensitive to over lubrication. |
Suitable for | Tablet ODT Softgel Capsules Buccal Chewable Oral Suspensions Oral Syrup |