Compaction of functionalized calcium carbonate, a porous and crystalline microparticulate material with a lamellar surface.

In the present study, we aimed to characterize the compressibility and compactibility of the novel pharmaceutical excipient, functionalized calcium carbonate (FCC). We studied three FCC modifications and compared the values for compressibility and compactibility with mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), and ground calcium carbonate (CC 330) as well as mixtures of paracetamol and MCC or FCC at drug loads of 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% (w/w). We used Heckel analysis, modified Heckel analysis, and Leuenberger analysis to characterize the compaction and compression behavior of the mixtures.

Functionalized calcium carbonate as a novel pharmaceutical excipient for the preparation of orally dispersible tablets.

Purpose: To overcome the limitation of insufficient hardness during the production of rapidly disintegrating orally dispersible tablets (ODTs). Furthermore, we investigated the properties and usefulness of functionalized calcium carbonate (FCC) as a new pharmaceutical excipient for the production of ODTs.

Methods: A highly sensitive tensiometer-based method was developed to measure kinetics of weight loss during tablet disintegration.