Functional Category
Tablet and capsule diluent.
Applications in Pharmaceutical Formulation
Lactose monohydrate and povidone can be used to formulate chewable tablets, lozenges, effervescent tablets, and controlledrelease tablets by direct compression.(1) It is suitable for low-dose drugs.(2)
Description
Lactose monohydrate and povidone occurs as white free-flowing granules, odorless with a neutral taste, containing 96.5% 1.8% of lactose monohydrate and 3.5% 0.5% of povidone K30.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature in tightly closed containers.
Incompatibilities
See Lactose, Monohydrate, and Povidone.
Safety
See Lactose, Monohydrate, and Povidone.