galenIQ™ 990 for High-Boiled Lozenges
isomalt (Ph.Eur./BP/USP-NF)
SEM photograph of galenIQ™ 990, magnification 130 x
galenIQ™ 990 is a special type of pharmaceutical graded isomalt for high-boiled lozenge applications.
- Ideal base for amorphous drug delivery systems such as high-boiled lozenges
- Solubility 25 g/100 g solution at 20°C in water
- Narrow particle size distribution
- High chemical and temperature stability
- Low hygroscopicity – reduced adsorption of moisture
- High glass-transition temperature
- Non-sticky lozenges – ideal for blister packaging
- Outstanding shelf-life
- Extended/sustained release of API’s in oral cavity
- Adds good taste to formulations
- Cariostatic and low glycemic/insulinemic
- Non-animal origin and GMO free
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a) High-Boiled Lozenges- Deposited, stamped or filled lozenges
- Antitussive, decongestant, antihistamine or expectorant API’s
- Treatment of nasal congestion, sore throats, coughs or inflammations etc.
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b) Melt Extrusion- Base material for amorphous matrixes
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Isomalt is listed in the FDA/CDER list of inactive ingredient database
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/iig/
