Stability Studies on the Conventional and Multi-unit Dose Tablets of Theophylline: Moisture Effects

Authors

  • M. U. Uhurnwangho Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
  • R. S. Okor Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

Abstract

The study was carried out to compare the moisture effects on the drug content, mechanical strength, disintegration times and dissolution rates of conventional and multi-unit (MU) dose tablets of theophylline. Conventional (A) and matrix (B)
granules of the drug were formed by wet and melt (wax) granulation techniques respectively.

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Author Biography

R. S. Okor, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria



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2008-01-01

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Uhurnwangho, M. U., & Okor, R. S. (2008). Stability Studies on the Conventional and Multi-unit Dose Tablets of Theophylline: Moisture Effects. The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy, 41(1). Retrieved from https://psnnjp.org/index.php/home/article/view/391

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Vol. 41 No. 1 (2008): Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy

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