Mohammed Achor1
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Shadrack J Madu2
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Published: 20 December 2020
Citation: Achor M, Madu SJ. Assessment of the binding properties of methyl starch obtained from Ipomoea batatas in paracetamol tablet formulations. J Sci Pract Pharm 2020; 7(1):355-364 doi: 10.47227/jsppharm.v7i1.2
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Purpose: The study assessed the binding property of methyl starch obtained from Ipomoea batatas starch compared to maize starch BP (MS). Methods: Ipomoea batatas starch (IBS) was extracted and reacted with dimethyl sulphate to obtain methyl starch (IMS). The physicochemical and micromeritic properties of the starches were determined using standard methods prior to formulation of paracetamol tablets with the starches and maize starch BP as binder. The formulated tablets were assessed for their weight variation, crushing strength, friability, disintegration and drug release profile. Results: The degree of substitution of IMS produced was 0.6 and the reaction efficiency was 20%. The swelling and hydration capacities of IMS and IBS were 34.52, 14.38% and 1.66, 1.88%, respectively. The micromeritic parameters; bulk density (0.53 g/mL), tapped density (0.55 g/mL), Carr’s index (3.64%), Hausner’s ratio (1.04), true density (2.11 g/mL) and powder porosity (2.30) of IMS were superior to those of IBS. The crushing strength and friabilityof the paracetamol tablets formulated with IMS were mechanically stronger than those of IBS and MS. Drug release from tablets formulated with IMS was however lower than those of IBS and MS. Conclusion: The result of quality assessment of the tablets produced established IMS as suitable binder in comparison to IBS and MS in the formulation of paracetamol tablets in view of its improved crushing strength and reduced friability.
