European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AN OVERVIEW OF THE MEDICATION RELEASE MECHANISM AND FORMULATION TECHNIQUES USED IN IMMEDIATE RELEASE TABLETS

Addanki Anusha*, Krishna Phanisri Ponnekanti, Madduri Kavya, Vongeti Likitha, S. Rajeshwari and
Nunavath Pavani

ABSTRACT

The oral route of administration remains the most favored among various administration methods due to its numerous advantages, such as easy consumption, pain avoidance, versatility, and, most significantly, patient compliance. Tablets are the most prevalent type of medication nowadays due to their convenience for self-administration, compact size, and ease of production. Immediate start of action is sometimes deemed necessary, making immediate release pills the ultimate choice. In recent times, quick release tablets have become increasingly popular and widely accepted as a method of delivering drugs. This is mostly due to their convenience of administration and ability to improve patient compliance. This work focuses on the formulation, development, and assessment of instant release tablets. The utilization of quick release dosage forms enables a producer to prolong their exclusive rights in the market. Additionally, they serve as a means to broaden markets, prolong the lifespan of products, and create new prospects.

Keywords: Immediate release tablets, Onset of Action and Super-Disintegrants, Granulation, Disintegration.