Evaluation of using spray-dried glutinous rice starch as a direct compression hydrophilic matrix tablet.

Background: Our previous study found that spray-dried glutinous rice starch (sGRS) is larger in size, rounder in shape and better in flowability than native GRS. It has the potential to be used for direct compression hydrophilic matrix (HM) tablets.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the factors that affect the propranolol release from directly compressed sGRS HM tablets.

Optimization of Adhesive Pastes for Dental Caries Prevention.

Dental caries prevention products available on the market contain only remineralizing agents or antibacterial agents. This study aimed to develop adhesive pastes containing calcium phosphate and α-mangostin for dental caries prevention using the optimization technique. Calcium phosphate was used as a remineralizing agent, and extracted α-mangostin was used as an antibacterial agent.