Functional Category
Tablet and capsule diluent.
Applications in Pharmaceutical Formulation
Lactose monohydrate and microcrystalline cellulose can be used in tablets for direct compression
Description
Lactose monohydrate and microcrystalline cellulose occurs as a white or almost white odorless powder containing 73–77% of lactose monohydrate and 23–27% of microcrystalline cellulose.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature in well-closed containers under dry and odor-free conditions.
Incompatibilities
See Lactose, Monohydrate, and Cellulose, Microcrystalline.
Safety
See Lactose, Monohydrate, and Cellulose, Microcrystalline.