Formulation code
Post-compression Evaluatio n Parameters
Diameter
(mm.)
(n=3)
Mean±SD
Thickness
(mm.)
(n=3)
Mean±SD
Hardness
Kg/cm2
(n=10)
Mean±SD
Friability
(%)
(n=10)
Average weight
(mg.)
(n=10)
Mean±SD
Drug content (%)
F1
10.0 ± 0.007
3.1 ± 0.130
4.5 ±0.165
0.72
332.1 ± 0.117
97.17
F2
10.0 ± 0.004
3.1 ± 0.109
4.5 ±0.170
0.79
329.5 ± 0.147
97.76
F3
10.0 ± 0.006
3.0 ± 0.192
5.0 ±0.166
0.96
330.7 ± 0.273
98.35
F4
10.0 ± 0.005
3.0 ± 0.180
5.5 ±0.172
0.91
332.4 ± 0.138
98.94
F5
10.0 ± 0.003
3.0 ± 0.168
5.5 ±0.184
0.82
332.9 ± 0.178
100.12
F6
10.0 ± 0.006
3.0 ± 0.156
5.5 ±0.196
0.97
331.6 ± 0.054
100.71
F7
10.0 ± 0.002
3.0 ± 0.198
5.0 ±0.140
0.86
330.4 ± 0.096
99.53
Table 3:
Physical Characterization of Gastroretentive Floating Tablets of Glipizide.