Cellactose® 80

Lactose and Cellulose are very well established excipients. Both are naturally derived and frequently used as diluent/binder in oral dosage formulations (ODT). In an effort to obtain synergistic effects, such as improved tablet hardness and adherence capacity, by co-processing both excipients, spray-drying was used in order to bring lactose and cellulose together. As a result Cellactose 80, a co processed excipient, was achieved that provides capability for direct compression, due to given flowability and compactability. Cellactose 80 is made up of 75% alpha Lactose monohydrate and 25% powdered cellulose. Cellactose 80 is primarily designed for direct compression. In comparison with its corresponding physical blend. Cellactose 80 provides improved tablet hardness, superior flowability and adherence capacity that prevents segregation of blended API and excipient. Due to its adherence capacity Cellactose 80 can be used in low dosage formulations.