Talc

Talc was once widely used in oral solid dosage formulations as a lubricant and diluent although today it is less commonly used. However, it is widely used as a dissolution retardant in the development of controlled-release products. Talc is also used as a lubricant in tablet formulations in a novel powder coating for extended-release pellets […]

Magnesium Silicate

Magnesium silicate is used in oral pharmaceutical formulations and food products as a glidant and an anticaking agent.