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ArticlePharmaceutical research2023

Investigating the Impact of Co-processed Excipients on the Formulation of Bromhexine Hydrochloride Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODTs).

Krzysztof Woyna-Orlewicz, Witold Brniak, Wiktor Tatara, Magdalena Strzebońska, Dorota Haznar-Garbacz, Joanna Szafraniec-Szczęsny, Agata Antosik-Rogóż, Kamil Wojteczko, Mirosław Strózik, Mateusz Kurek and 2 more

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Krzysztof Woyna-OrlewiczDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Ul. Medyczna 9, 30-688, Krakow, Poland.
Witold BrniakDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Ul. Medyczna 9, 30-688, Krakow, Poland. w.brniak@uj.edu.pl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9141-4190
Wiktor TataraF1Pharma S.A, Ul. Bobrzynskiego 14, 30-348, Krakow, Poland.
Magdalena StrzebońskaF1Pharma S.A, Ul. Bobrzynskiego 14, 30-348, Krakow, Poland.
Dorota Haznar-GarbaczDepartment of Drug Form Technology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland.
Joanna Szafraniec-SzczęsnyDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Ul. Medyczna 9, 30-688, Krakow, Poland.
Agata Antosik-RogóżDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Ul. Medyczna 9, 30-688, Krakow, Poland.
Kamil WojteczkoDepartment of Ceramics and Refractories, AGH University of Science and Technology, 30-059, Krakow, Poland.
Mirosław StrózikF1Pharma S.A, Ul. Bobrzynskiego 14, 30-348, Krakow, Poland.
Mateusz KurekDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Ul. Medyczna 9, 30-688, Krakow, Poland.
Renata JachowiczDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Ul. Medyczna 9, 30-688, Krakow, Poland.
Aleksander MendykDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Ul. Medyczna 9, 30-688, Krakow, Poland.

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Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju POIR 01.01.01-00-0469/17-00
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeOrodispersible tablets (orally disintegrating tablets, ODTs) have been used in pharmacotherapy for over 20 years since they overcome the problems with swallowing solid dosage forms. The successful formula manufactured by direct compression shall ensure acceptable mechanical strength and short disintegration time. Our research aimed to develop ODTs containing bromhexine hydrochloride suitable for registration in accordance with EMA requirements.

methodsWe examined the performance of five multifunctional co-processed excipients, i.e., F-Melt® C, F-Melt® M, Ludiflash®, Pharmaburst® 500 and Prosolv® ODT G2 as well as self-prepared physical blend of directly compressible excipients. We tested powder flow, true density, compaction characteristics and tableting speed sensitivity.

resultsThe manufacturability studies confirmed that all the co-processed excipients are very effective as the ODT formula constituents. We noticed superior properties of both F-Melt's®, expressed by good mechanical strength of tablets and short disintegration time. Ludiflash® showed excellent performance due to low works of plastic deformation, elastic recovery and ejection. However, the tablets released less than 30% of the drug. Also, the self-prepared blend of excipients was found sufficient for ODT application and successfully transferred to production scale. Outcome of the scale-up trial revealed that the tablets complied with compendial requirements for orodispersible tablets.

conclusionsWe proved that the active ingredient cannot be absorbed in oral cavity and its dissolution profiles in media representing upper part of gastrointestinal tract are similar to marketed immediate release drug product. In our opinion, the developed formula is suitable for registration within the well-established use procedure without necessity of bioequivalence testing.

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ExcipientsAdministration, OralDrug CompoundingSolubilityTabletsExcipientsTabletscompactabilitycompressibilityco-processed excipientsdirect compressiondisintegration timemechanical propertiesorally disintegrating tabletsorodispersible tabletssuperdisintegranttablet ability

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PMID37726407
PMCPMC10746752

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