Description Roquette’s new LYCOAT® range is a major breakthrough in aqueous film coating.
LYCOAT® is available in two viscosity grades:
- LYCOAT®RS 780, developing lower viscosity
- LYCOAT®RS 720, developing higher viscosity
Compliance LYCOAT®’s food regulatory status makes it an ideal polymer for nutraceutical film coatings.
- Compliance with the European directive on food additives (E1440)
- Compliance with the 21 CFR.
Pharmaceutical regulatory status of LYCOAT® fulfils the specified tests of the USP/NF monographs (modified and pregelatinised starch) and all the analytical specifications of major food or pharmaceutical modified starch monographs.
An applicable monograph for chemically modified starches is also in progress at the European Pharmacopoeia. | Properties - LYCOAT® dissolves completely and very rapidly at room temperature using traditional mixing equipment.
- LYCOAT® suspensions are absolutely neutral. Film coatings applied with such suspensions will not impair either the flavour or the colour of tablets.
- LYCOAT® ensures spraying uniformity whatever the dry substance.
Characteristics
A brilliant appearance: Tablets coated with LYCOAT®RS 780 have a very attractive finish. Colour is uniform; the surface is very smooth and the tablets overall very glossy.
pH-independent disintegration time: Disintegration time is not significantly altered by LYCOAT® coating, whatever the pH of the media: water, gastric (pH=2.0) or intestinal (pH=8.0).
Applications
Film coating is widely used by the pharmaceutical industry for aesthetic or functional purposes. Coated tablets and capsules offer benefits for both patient and laboratory. For patients coated tablets mean a more attractive appearance, simpler identification, enhanced taste and odour, and easier swallowing. In the laboratory, film coating helps identify brands, prevents cross-contamination, improves packaging efficiency, and protects from light, water and gases.
Ready-mix products based on LYCOAT® are marketed under the ReadiLYCOAT®
For more information: www.readilycoat.com |
