Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Nutraceutical Tablets for Malnutrition
1 C. U. Shah College of Pharmacy, S.N.D.T. Women's University, Mumbai-400 049, INDIA
2 BASF India Limited, Thane Belapur Road, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai 400 705, INDIA
Corresponding Author:Rege SS
The purpose of this study was to develop stable oral nutraceutical tablets containing herbs with high nutritive value like Mushroom, Amalaki and Ashwagandha in whole powder form. Simple direct compression technique was used for formulation of immediate release tablets. Effect of various directly compressible diluents like microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate anhydrous and mannitol was explored. Final selection of formulation was done based on evaluation of batches for various pre-compression and post-compression parameters. Herbal ingredients are susceptible to degradation in presence of moisture and hence moisture protective coating was given to optimized batch of tablets that would improve their stability and shelf life.
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How to Cite
RB, A., SS, R., & V, T. (2011). Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Nutraceutical Tablets for Malnutrition. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v1i2.02
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