Functional Category
Tablet and capsule diluent.
Applications in Pharmaceutical Formulation
Lactose monohydrate and powdered cellulose can be used in tablets for direct compression to improve compressibility and mouthfeel.(1)
Description
Lactose monohydrate and powdered cellulose occurs as a white or almost white odorless powder containing 73–77% of lactose monohydrate and 23–27% of cellulose powder.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature in well-closed containers under dry and odor-free conditions.
Incompatibilities
See Lactose, Monohydrate, and Cellulose, Powdered.
Safety
See Lactose, Monohydrate, and Cellulose, Powdered.