Pharmaceutical Tablets
Microcrystalline Cellulose for Pharmaceutical Tablets
Introduction
Microcrystalline cellulose is one of the most widely used pharmaceutical excipients in tablet formulations. It serves as an effective binder, diluent, and disintegrant in solid dosage forms. Due to its excellent compressibility and stability, MCC is widely used in direct compression tablet manufacturing.
Functions of MCC in Tablets
Microcrystalline cellulose provides several essential functions:
- Binder for tablet formation
- Diluent to improve tablet size
- Disintegrant to support tablet breakdown
- Improves tablet hardness
Advantages in Tablet Formulation
Using microcrystalline cellulose offers many benefits:
- Excellent compressibility
- High binding capacity
- Fast disintegration
- Good flowability
- Chemical stability
Pharmaceutical Applications
MCC is commonly used in:
- Pharmaceutical tablets
- Nutraceutical tablets
- Vitamin supplements
- Direct compression formulations
In pharmaceutical formulations, Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) and Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) are used as a binder and suspension agent.
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