Research Article

Development of Modified-Release Diclofenac Sodium Capsules Using Blends of Pectin-Clay Multiparticulate Hybrid Systems as Release Retardants

Table 3

Elemental content of pectin-clay diclofenac multiparticulate composites.

ElementsContent in the pectin-bentonite diclofenac matrix (mass %)Content in the pectin-talc diclofenac matrix (mass %)

Mg0.74 ± 0.049.70 ± 0.01
Al1.60 ± 0.050.91 ± 0.02
Si4.10 ± 0.1114.10 ± 0.07
P2.75 ± 0.0921.60 ± 0.07
S0.22 ± 0.011.12 ± 0.01
K1.57 ± 0.064.16 ± 0.01
Ca73.40 ± 0.4937.30 ± 0.14
Cr0.003 ± 7.07
Mn0.13 ± 0.000.04 ± 0.00
Fe9.34 ± 0.020.93 ± 0.01
Co0.04 ± 0.000.01 ± 0.00
Ni0.01 ± 0.000.004 ± 0.00
Cu0.03 ± 0.000.01 ± 0.00
Zn0.02 ± 0.00
Na0.0008 ± 0.1110.06 ± 0.08

(−): absent. Values presented as the mean ± SEM (n = 3).