Crospovidone

Products Crospovidone (polyvinylpolypyrrolidone) is found in many drugs as an excipient, especially in tablets. Not to be confused with copovidone. Structure and properties Crospovidone is a cross-linked homopolymer of 1-ethenylpyrrolidin-2-one. It exists as a white to yellowish-white hygroscopic powder or as a leaflet and is practically insoluble in water. This is in contrast to the … Crospovidone

Croscarmellose Sodium

Products Croscarmellose sodium is used as an excipient in medicines, especially in tablets. Structure and properties Croscarmellose sodium is the sodium salt of a partially -carboxymethylated, cross-linked cellulose. It exists as a white to grayish-white, hygroscopic powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Croscarmellose sodium swells with water. Indications for use Croscarmellose sodium is … Croscarmellose Sodium