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Tablets & Capsules July 2020 19 Mannitol Mannitol excipient line is ideal for formulating convenient, patient-friendly dos- age forms, such as orally-disintegrating tablets (ODTs) and chewables, with small tablet sizes and fast disintegration times to enhance patient compliance. Manno- gem XL Opal and Ruby enable formulators to efficiently develop multiple unit particle systems and controlled-release ODTs. Tablets made with these excipi- ents exhibit high hardness, fast disintegration, high drug-loading capabilities, low friability, require little to no binder, and can be tableted at low compression forces. Opal mannitol has a high binding capacity and can also be used as a tablet binder to produce low-friability tablets that can withstand the stresses associated with film coating, printing, and packaging. Ruby mannitol provides similar improvements in compressibility in a granular form. Company also offers Manno- gem Emerald and Onyx mannitol powders with average particle sizes of 25 and 50 microns, respectively. SPI Pharma, Wilmington, DE 800 789 9755 www.spipharma.com Orally dispersible tablets FiTab prototype orally dispersible tablet (ODT) platform is formulated using func- tionalized calcium carbonate, which allows other ingredients—such as vitamins, minerals, and other low-dose nutrients—to be loaded into a tablet that quickly dissolves when placed in the mouth or added to a liquid. Tablet product contains 100 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamins B1, B6, and B12, along with the amino acid taurine. Tablets are easy to pack and carry and do not require large amounts of liquid for ingestion. Company's functionalized calcium carbon- ates are suitable for most age groups. Omya, Cincinnati, OH 513 387 4600 www.omya-na.com Clean-label carrier excipient Nu-Sorb excipient offers nutraceutical manufacturers of high-oil ingredients an alternative to synthetic carriers. Clean-label excipient is a blend of rice fiber, oat fiber, and sunflower lecithin that provides the oil-holding capacity necessary to produce powders, tablets, and capsules. Company also offers other natural and organic rice-based ingredients that are vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free for the food, beverage, pet, and dietary supplement industries. Ribus, St. Louis, MO 314 727 4287 www.ribus.com