Research Article

Formulation and Optimization of Monolithic Fixed-Dose Combination of Metformin HCl and Glibenclamide Orodispersible Tablets

Table 1

Composition of the preliminary fixed-dose combination of orodispersible tablets.

CodeIngredients (mg)Compression force (kN)
METGLBPEG 6000CPVAspartameSLSCSDMg.stMCC

Fp12502.5771.753.513.573.755
Fp22502.524.571.753.513.556.255
Fp32502.57351.753.513.545.755
Fp42502.524.5351.753.513.528.255
Fp52502.5771.753.513.573.7515
Fp62502.524.571.753.513.556.2515
Fp72502.57351.753.513.545.7515
Fp82502.524.5351.753.513.528.2515

Fp: preliminary formulation; CPV: crospovidone; CSD: colloidal silicon dioxide; Mg.st: magnesium stearate; MCC: microcrystalline cellulose.