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

Table 5

Absolute values ​ ​of the average fraction of nifedipine released in the in vitro dissolution tests of the pellets and the value ranges established by the US Pharmacopoeia.

Time (h)	Amount dissolved (%), experimental	Amount dissolved (%), Pharmacopeia
1	27.1 ± 2.5	10–35
4	56.7 ± 2.4	40–67
12	80.5 ± 1.6	Not less than 80