A study on the plasticization of sustained release coatings for their ability to withstand the damaging effects of compaction on coated pellets
Pharmaceutical solid dosage forms are commonly coated to modify the release of drugs. Due to the disadvantages of coated single-unit dosage forms, such as occurrences of dose dumping and local irritation, coated multi-particulates are preferred. Coated multi-particulates can eventually be filled into capsules or compressed into tablets. The latter is more desirable as unit production costs of tablets are considerably lower and machinery more easily available.