Effect of tableting conditions on the sticking of tablet using ibuprofen

Abstract

Influence of tableting conditions on sticking was investigated using two formulations, the one formulation containing ibuprofen (formulation A) and the other being the standard formulation (formulation B). Sticking was observed on formulation A, and was not observed on formulation B. The degree of sticking was decreased with increase in compression pressure, and increased with compression speed. The shape of punch face was influenced the degree of sticking (sugar concave < bebel