DC Granules for tableting

Granules for Direct Compression

With DC granules, Dr. Paul Lohmann® manufactures a product line that is ideally suited for direct tableting for pharmaceutical applications and food supplements.

These directly compressible granules based on Calcium, Magnesium, Iron and Zinc Salts simplify tablet production thanks to their special properties, such as improved flowability and reduced dust formation. Decreased energy, labor, and capital costs as well as the increase in overall product stability are just some of the other benefits.

Benefits of DC Granules

Excellent tableting properties
Improved flowability
Decrease dust generation
Lower costs, faster processing

: DC Granules for tableting from Dr. Paul Lohmann

DC Granules in tablet from Dr. Paul Lohmann

In wet granulation, physically solid and larger granules are formed from fine or coarse powders by adding a granulating liquid (water with or without binder). Proven binders for granules with good flowability and good printing properties are maltodextrin (M), corn starch (S), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) (P), citric acid (CA) and gum arabic (GA).

Modification of DC Granules by usage of micronized raw materials offers further advantages

Combination of micronization and granulation
Neutral taste
No sandiness, great mouthfeel
Good flowability
Good compression properties

Recommended for the following applications / dosage forms

Tablets
Chewing tablets
Chewing gums
Effervescent tablets
Coated tablets
Sachets
Capsules

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