Pharmacopeial Specifications:
- Identification: Positive starch test
- Loss on Drying: ≤20%
- pH (10% dispersion): 4.5–7.5
- Microbial Limits: Complies with pharmacopeial guidelines
Applications in Pharmaceutical Formulation:
Commonly used as a disintegrant (3-10%), binder, and filler in solid dosage forms. It provides rapid tablet disintegration and improved powder flow properties.
Comments:
Potato starch exhibits higher swelling and disintegration efficiency compared to other starches. It is particularly useful in formulations requiring rapid disintegration in aqueous media.
