Characterization, Disintegration, and Dissolution Analyses of Carrageenan-Based Hard-Shell Capsules Cross-Linked with Maltodextrin as a Potential Alternative Drug Delivery System

Hard-shell capsules commonly consist of gelatin which is not a universal material considering it is extracted from animal parts. Moreover, the mad cow disease triggered the scrutinization of the use of gelatin in pharmaceutical products. Hence, an alternative to conventional hard-shell capsules is n...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Al Rizqi Dharma Fauzi, Pratiwi Pudjiastuti, Esti Hendradi, Riyanto Teguh Widodo, Mohd. Cairul Iqbal Mohd. Amin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Polymer Science
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3565931