Studies on enteric coated sustained timed-release t ablets of Metronidazole
Abstract
The
present article deals with an oral dosage form proposed for the attainment of
timed release drug delivery of metronidazole. Metronidazole containing matrix
tablets coated with 3,4,5 & 6% w/v cellulose acetate phthalate in acetone
were examined for applicability as timed release tablets with a predetermined
lag time of 4-5 hrs. Different types of enteric coated tablets were prepared
and there drug dissolution profile was studied in 0.1 N HCl (0 to 2hr) and PBS
6.8 (2-24 hr) as dissolution media at 37±0.5 ºC,100 rpm byUSP
Apparatus-1(Basket assembly). The result indicated that the tablets with timed
release functions could be prepared and,that the lag time were increased as the
coat concentrations increased (3% to 6%w/v).

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