A List of Common Excipients for Tablet Formulation
Excipients are typically the major components of a solid dosage form and are included for a number of reasons such as to aid the manufacturing process and stability or to add functionality to the formulation.
Diluents
- Calcium phosphate Dihydrate
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Lactose
- Mannitol
- Starch
Binders and Adhesives
- Povidone (PVP)
- Starch
- Cellulose Derivatives (HPMC, HPC etc.)
Disintegrants
- Crospovidone (Cross-linked PVP)
- Croscarmellose Sodium
- Starch
Lubricants
- PEGs
- Stearic acid
- Stearic acid salts
- Stearic acid derivatives
- Surfactants
- Talc
- Waxes
Glidants
- Cornstarch
- Silica derivatives
- Talc
Coating Agent
- PVA
- HPMC
- Talc
- PEG
Colors, flavors, and sweeteners
- FD&C and D&C dyes and lakes
- Ready to mix coating materials containing color and flavor
- Flavors available in two forms (spray dried, oil)
- Artificial sweeteners
- Natural sweeteners
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