Research Article

Film Coating of Nifedipine Extended Release Pellets in a Fluid Bed Coater with a Wurster Insert

Table 1

Powder mass fractions used in the preparation of extended release nifedipine pellets.

Material w/w (%)

PEG400015.0
Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC)26.5
Lactose26.5
Croscarmellose sodium2.0
Methocel1.0
PVP-K304.0
Nifedipine25