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Lactose
Lactose, Monohydrate Lactose, Anhydrous Lactose, Spray-Dried Lactose, Agglomerated Lactose, Milled
Lactose
Lactose is a disaccharide of galactose and glucose. It is widely used as a filler and diluent in oral solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules. There are different grades of lactose available which can vary depending on properties such as flow characteristics, particle size distribution, and physical form. Each can be used in buccal delivery depending on formulation and process needs.
Lactose
| Lactose | |
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| Primary function | Filler/ Diluent |
| Typical use level | 10 - 90% |
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| Benefits / Claims | Formulation flexibility due to availability of different lactose grades. Deforms by brittle fracture and is a good compliment to plastically deforming formulation ingredients. |
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