13 Questions
What is the maximum amount of flavoring agents that can be used in chewable tablets?
0.5-0.75%
Which sweetening agent is sweeter than sucrose but can give a bitter aftertaste and is considered to be carcinogenic?
Saccharin
What do adsorbents do in the production of tablets?
Convert oily drugs to apparently dry state
Which polymer is used in tablets to retard dissolution?
Ethyl cellulose
What is the role of wetting agents in tablets containing poorly soluble drugs?
Enhance dissolution
What is the main disadvantage of using sucrose as a sweetening agent?
Hygroscopic nature
What is the first step in the wet granulation process for tablet manufacture?
Moistening the ingredients to form a mass
Which process can be used for tablet production without initial granulation?
Direct compression process
What is the purpose of using sodium carboxymethylcellulose in tablet production through direct compression?
To provide flowability and cohesive features to the powder mixture
When is the disintegrant added in the dry granulation process?
Added to granules before they are compressed
What is the method of choice for tablet production with powder moisture or thermosensitive ingredients?
Dry granulation
Which excipient is typically included to provide flowability and cohesive features to the powder mixture for tablet production through direct compression?
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose
What is the main advantage of the direct compression process for tablet manufacture?
Few processing steps
This quiz covers the identification and use of coloring agents in off-color drugs, the production of elegant products, and the characteristics of flavoring and sweetening agents in pharmaceuticals. Topics also include the disadvantages and safety considerations of various sweetening agents.
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