Optimization of the Cohesion Index in the SeDeM Diagram Expert System and application of SeDeM Diagram: an improved methodology to determine the Cohesion Index

In this study, we suggest optimizing the methodology to determine the Cohesion Index (Icd) in order to avoid mistaken characterizations due to powder bulk density. For this purpose, five different excipients, with different bulk densities and of different chemical nature, were compressed at differen...

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Published in:PloS one 2018-09
Main Authors: Nofrerias Roig, Isaac, Nardi Ricart, Anna, Suñé Pou, Marc, Boeckmans, Joost, Suñé i Negre, Josep M. (Josep Maria), García Montoya, Encarna, Pérez Lozano, Pilar, Ticó Grau, Josep Ramon, Miñarro Carmona, Montserrat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comprimits (Medicina)
Excipients
Powders (Pharmacy)
Pólvores (Farmàcia)
Tablets (Medicine)
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Summary:In this study, we suggest optimizing the methodology to determine the Cohesion Index (Icd) in order to avoid mistaken characterizations due to powder bulk density. For this purpose, five different excipients, with different bulk densities and of different chemical nature, were compressed at different heights. Their compression and their tablet characterization enable establishing a powder weight for compression in accordance with its bulk density. Therefore, the resulting tablet will have a height within a defined range of heights where it has no critical effects on its hardness. Then, the impact of this optimization is shown in a formula development, one of the main SeDeM's applications. A mathematical equation was used to calculate the theoretical amount of excipient to formulate the API according to both methodologies. The compression results demonstrate that the characterization with the NM-Icd is more accurate than the previous one while preserving its simplicity.
ISSN:1932-6203
1932-6203