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Sodium starch glycolate (SSG) is a widely used pharmaceutical excipient.

It is a cross-linked sodium salt of starch and acts as a superdisintegrant.

SSG is used primarily in tablet formulations to facilitate quick disintegration.

It improves the dissolution rate of the active pharmaceutical ingredient.

The product appears as a white to off-white, odorless powder.

SSG is typically included in formulations at concentrations ranging from 2% to 10%.

Benefits:

• Enhances the disintegration of tablets in the digestive system.

• Accelerates the release of active ingredients for faster absorption.

• Improves the bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs.

• Reduces the time required for tablets to break down, leading to quicker onset of action.

• Enables the creation of tablets with controlled-release properties.

• Improves tablet consistency and stability during storage.

• Facilitates the production of tablets with lower friability.

• Provides cost-effective solutions in tablet manufacturing.

Uses:

• Tablet Formulations: Incorporated to enhance tablet disintegration and dissolution.

• Capsule Fillers: Used in capsule formulations for improved release profiles.

• Granules: Aids in the formation of granules that disintegrate quickly.

• Oral Suspensions: Assists in the suspension of powders to prevent settling.

• Chewable Tablets: Facilitates the rapid breakdown of chewable tablets.

• Effervescent Tablets: Enhances the disintegration and dissolution in effervescent formulations.

• Controlled-Release Formulations: Utilized in modified-release tablets for controlled drug delivery.

• Powder Blends: Used in powder blends to improve flowability and uniformity.

• Buccal and Sublingual Tablets: Ensures rapid disintegration for fast absorption.

• Immediate-Release Tablets: Enhances the quick release of active ingredients in immediate-release tablet formulations.