Microcrystalline Cellulose 200: Your Premier Pharmaceutical Excipient
Discover the versatile power of Microcrystalline Cellulose 200 for superior tablet and capsule formulations.
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Microcrystalline Cellulose 200
As a cornerstone excipient, Microcrystalline Cellulose 200 is critical for enhancing the performance and stability of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Its unique properties make it indispensable for creating high-quality tablets and capsules.
- As a tablet disintegrant, Microcrystalline Cellulose 200 ensures rapid disintegration and improved drug release, aiding in faster absorption.
- The excellent compressibility of Microcrystalline Cellulose 200 allows for the production of tablets with high tensile strength and reduced friability.
- Utilizing Microcrystalline Cellulose 200 as a diluent provides bulk to formulations, especially when active pharmaceutical ingredients have low dosages.
- This excipient's superior binding capacity contributes to the mechanical integrity and stability of the final tablet or capsule.
Key Advantages
Enhanced Tabletability
Leverage the superior compressibility of microcrystalline cellulose diluent function to produce robust tablets with consistent weight and hardness, even under high compression forces.
Improved Drug Release
The inherent properties of MCC tablet disintegrant properties facilitate rapid tablet breakup, ensuring the active ingredient is released efficiently for optimal bioavailability.
Versatile Application
Microcrystalline Cellulose 200 serves multiple roles, from binder to diluent, supporting both direct compression and wet granulation methods for diverse pharmaceutical applications.
Key Applications
Tablet Manufacturing
Microcrystalline Cellulose 200 is a primary choice for tablet production, functioning as a binder, diluent, and disintegrant to ensure tablet integrity and rapid drug release.
Capsule Filling
As a free-flowing powder, it excels as a direct compression excipient for capsules, ensuring uniform filling and consistent dosage delivery.
Formulation Stability
Its inert nature and low moisture content contribute significantly to the overall stability of pharmaceutical formulations, protecting APIs from degradation.
Wet Granulation Processes
This grade of MCC is highly effective in wet granulation, aiding in the formation of uniform granules with improved flow and drying characteristics.