2022
DOI: 10.52711/0974-360x.2022.00022
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Formulation and Evaluation of Chewable Tablets of Anti-Asthmatic Drug

Abstract: Montelukastsodium is a selective, orally acting leukotriene receptor antagonist that is used for the treatment of asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis. In addition, patients with asthma need fast and immediate action of drug and avoidance of water is also desirable. Further, chewable tablets are beneficial for patients having difficulty in swallowing. The objective of the present study was to develop chewable tablets containing different compositions of ingredients by using direct compression method. Microcry… Show more

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“…Chewable tablets are mostly chewed in the mouth before swallowing. The main aim of the chewable tablet is to give a proper unit dosage form of medication that can easily be given to children or to the elderly who have difficulty swallowing a tablet intact [ 11 , 12 ]. Chewable tablets are taken to disintegrate smoothly in the mouth at a moderate rate either with or without actual chewing; the properties of chewable tablets have a smooth texture upon disintegration, are pleasant tasting, and leave no bitter or unpleasant taste.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Chewable tablets are mostly chewed in the mouth before swallowing. The main aim of the chewable tablet is to give a proper unit dosage form of medication that can easily be given to children or to the elderly who have difficulty swallowing a tablet intact [ 11 , 12 ]. Chewable tablets are taken to disintegrate smoothly in the mouth at a moderate rate either with or without actual chewing; the properties of chewable tablets have a smooth texture upon disintegration, are pleasant tasting, and leave no bitter or unpleasant taste.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One or more approaches are followed to arrive at a combination of the formula and the process that result in a product with well-organoleptic properties. Such a substance must have acceptable flow, compressibility, and stability properties [ 11 , 12 ]. Many pregnant women and children do not prefer swallowing tablets based on an initial survey run by this study where 46% of the respondents are suffering from motion sickness and 39.3% are pregnant women and prefer to have a chewable formulation than the oral swallowed tablet.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%