Research Article

Development and Characterization of Novel Floating-Mucoadhesive Tablets Bearing Venlafaxine Hydrochloride

Table 3

Formulation for optimization of drug: sodium bicarbonate ratio.

Ingredients (in mg)Formulation code (FC)
FC3FC8FC9FC10

Venlafaxine hydrochloride42.4342.4342.4342.43
HPMC K4MCR140140140140
Carbopol 934PNF15151515
Sodium bicarbonate15202530
Lactose30303030
Magnesium stearate2.572.572.572.57
Tablet Wt. (mg)245250255260