The Use of Hibiscus esculentus (Okra) Gum in Sustaining the Release of Propranolol Hydrochloride in a Solid Oral Dosage Form

Table 1

Prepared formulation of propranolol sustained release tablets.

Propranolol	150	150	150
Okra	90	—	—
HPMC	—	90	—
Sodium alginate	—	—	90
Lactose	252	252	252
Polyethylene glycol	5	5	5
Magnesium stearate	3	3	3
Total	500	500	500

F1: Okra gum as binder.
F2: HPMC—hydroxylmethylcellulose as binder.
F3: Sodium alginate as binder.