Development and evaluation of oral fast disintegrating film of ranitidine HCl by solvent casting method

Here, we developed oral fast disintegrating film (ODF) of ranitidine hydrochloride (RHCl) by solvent casting method and assessed the impact of various formulation ingredients i.e. polymer concentration, type of plasticizers and superdisintegrants. Optimized film was developed with hydroxypropyl meth...

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Published in:	Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences 2021-07, Vol.34 (4(Supplementary)), p.1527-1534
Main Authors:	Rashid, Aisha, Khan, Ikram Ullah, Khalid, Syed Haroon, Asghar, Sajid, Munir, Muhammad Usman
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Administration, Oral Chemistry, Pharmaceutical - methods Drug Compounding - methods Ranitidine - chemistry Solvents
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Summary:	Here, we developed oral fast disintegrating film (ODF) of ranitidine hydrochloride (RHCl) by solvent casting method and assessed the impact of various formulation ingredients i.e. polymer concentration, type of plasticizers and superdisintegrants. Optimized film was developed with hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC E5, 3% w/v) as film matrix, propylene glycol (PG) (10% w/w of polymer) as plasticizer and Pearlitol flash® (PF) (10% w/w of polymer) as release modifier. This film was chosen based on appearance, transparency, thickness, folding endurance and in vitro disintegration time (DT). Later on, optimized film was loaded with drug (50% w/w of polymer) (A12), which disintegrated within 15 seconds and released 81% of RHCl within two minutes. Furthermore, FTIR studies confirmed the absence of drug film ingredients interaction. SEM showed even distribution of RHCl and all excipients. Thus, A12 will be palatable for geriatric patients and helpful to avoid premature intestinal degradation.
ISSN:	1011-601X