News|Articles|April 1, 2002

Pharmaceutical Technology

  • Pharmaceutical Technology-04-02-2002
  • Volume 26
  • Issue 4

Alteration in Dissolution Characteristics of Gelatin-Containing Formulations: A Review of the Problem, Test Methods, and Solutions

Eventual change in the dissolution characteristics of some dosage forms, which is ascribed to cross-linking of gelatin, continues to present challenges to drug manufacturers. The authors discuss the causes, mechanisms, and solutions to the problem.


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