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The dissolution behaviour of a direct compression compact prepared with sodium diclofenac and dibasic calcium phosphate (DCP) in different weight ratios with or without Biosoluble polymer® (acrylic-based resin) was investigated in distilled water and in a medium with changing pH. The results indicate that the amount of sodium diclofenac released from the compact was dependent on the amount of drug and DCP used in the compact, and was also controlled by the amount of Biosoluble polymer® added. A chemical reaction forming diclofenac acid might occur on the surface of the sodium diclofenac compact during exposure to the acidic medium, which was confirmed by diffuse-reflectance spectroscopy. The tablet with a 1∶2 weight ratio of sodium diclofenac to DCP exhibited a sustained-release behaviour, similar to commercial sustained-release products (Voltaren SR-100® and Grofenac Retard®), but a lower release rate was found as compared to the commercial products. The dissolution behaviour of the study tablet and the commercial products was found to be dependent on the dissolution medium and the rotating speeds. Glass beads were added to the dissolution assembly to simulate the influence of food, and the enhanced friction between tablet and glass beads might result in a higher dissolution rate of the tablet and the commercial products.
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Lin, SY., Cheng, CL. & Lin, PC. Preparation and evaluation of sodium diclofenac controlled-release tablets. Pharm World Sci 17, 42–47 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01875053
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