Pharmaceutical Tablet Lubricants Quiz

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What is the most commonly used water soluble lubricant for chewable tablets?

  • Stearic acid
  • Polyethylene glycol (PEG) (correct)
  • Talc
  • Magnesium stearate

What happens if lubricants are added prior to wet granulation?

  • Increases tablet hardness
  • Decreases dissolution and disintegration (correct)
  • Improves tablet bonding
  • Enhances tablet disintegration

What is the main purpose of antiadherants in tablet manufacturing?

  • Increase tablet weight
  • Improve tablet hardness
  • Enhance tablet disintegration
  • Prevent sticking of powder to punches and die wall (correct)

What is the primary function of glidants in tablet production?

<p>Improve powder flow into the die cavity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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