Pregelatinized starch
Pregelatinized starch is commonly used in pharmaceutical formulations as a binder and filler. Pregelatinized starch is the starch that has been chemically and/or mechanically processed. It is commercially available in two types: Partially pregelatinized (flowable and directly compressible) and Fully pregelatinized (cold water soluble starch).
Pregelatinized starch
| Pregelatinized starch | |
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| Primary function | Filler/ Diluent |
| Typical use level | Diluent (hard gelatin capsules) 5–75% depending on the final formulation |
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| Benefits / Claims | Excellent flow, binding, and hydration properties needed for capsule filling applications, both dosing disc and Dosator type capsule filling. |
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