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Table 6

Crystallized mannitol based DPI formulations.

DrugMethodKey ingredientsPSD (μm)Device and flow rate (l/min)% FPFReferences

SSASCMannitol and acetonewater (95 : 5)Aerolizer and 92[45]

SSASCMannitol and ethanolwater (90 : 10)Aerolizer and 92[46]

SSASCMannitol and ethanolacetone (40 : 40)-Aerolizer and 92[47]

SSCCMannitol 20%, w/v, and deionized water-Aerolizer and 92[20]

SSASCMannitolPharmatose 100 M (10 : 10) and acetonewater (80 : 20)Aerolizer and 92[50]

SS: salbutamol sulphate; ASC: antisolvent crystallization; CC: cooling crystallization; and FPF: fine particle fraction.