Pharmacopeial Specifications:
- Identification: Complies with starch tests
- Loss on Drying: ≤14%
- pH (10% dispersion): 4.5–7.0
- Microbial Limits: Complies with pharmacopeial standards
Applications in Pharmaceutical Formulation:
Used as a multifunctional excipient in tablet and capsule formulations. Functions as a binder, filler, and disintegrant at concentrations of 5-15%.
Comments:
Pregelatinized starch improves tablet binding while maintaining disintegration properties. It enhances the mechanical strength of tablets and reduces friability.
