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Fig. 3.3: DSC <strong>the</strong>rmograms <strong>of</strong> pure IBU, physical IBU/EPO mixture and extruded IBU/EPOgranules, respectively.The IBU/EPO interactions and <strong>the</strong> existence <strong>of</strong> molecularly dispersed IBU have beenconfirmed by FTIR studies elsewhere [31] . The FT-IR findings elucidated a possible t<strong>as</strong>tem<strong>as</strong>king mechanism attributed to <strong>the</strong> intermolecular ionic interactions between <strong>the</strong> IBU‘sfunctional carboxylic and <strong>the</strong> EPO‘s dimethylamino groups. IBU can act <strong>as</strong> a hydrogen donorwith <strong>the</strong> hydrogen bonding acceptor dimethylamino group. The deprotonation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> -COOHfacilitates <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>mation <strong>of</strong> a carboxylate salt and consequently builds a t<strong>as</strong>te m<strong>as</strong>king effect on<strong>the</strong> molecularly dispersed IBU.3.2 Powder and ODTs characterizationThe IBU/EPO extrudates (40% loading) were blended with five different superdisintegrantsat concentrations varying from 2-20% (w/w) <strong>as</strong> shown in Table 3.1 prior to tablet compaction.All batches were characterized in terms <strong>of</strong> compressibility by Carr‘s index determination. Theexcellent batch flowability and compressibility properties were attributed to <strong>the</strong> presence <strong>of</strong>microcrystalline cellulose, MCC, (Avicel 102), which is an excellent filler/flow-aid <strong>for</strong> directcompression with an average particle size <strong>of</strong> 90 µm. The addition <strong>of</strong> mannitol (Pearlitol C160)contributed <strong>as</strong> well to <strong>the</strong> improved tablet compressibility.49 | P a g e

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