Table 2 Polymer blends in tablet technology platforms and excipients
Polymers | Advantage(s) | Commercial Product | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
Polyethylene oxide, hypromellose | Gastric retention and controlled drug release faciliating upper GI tract delivery by controlled swelling and erosion | Acuform® Technology | [2] |
Xanthan gum, locust bean gum | Sustained release from synergistic polymer interaction | TIMERx Technology | [3] |
Microcrysalline cellulose, guar gum | Improved sensory charcteritics of chewable tablets | Avicel® CE 15 | [4] |