Effect of various binding agent and tableting technique on physical properties of stevia effervescent tablets

• Main Authors: Dr. Mimi Sakinah, Abdul Munaim, Farahazwani Izazi, Mohamad, Yi Ling, Goh, Syasya Amyra, Suhana, Nur, Athirah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: QD Chemistry; QK Botany; T Technology (General); TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/34119/1/Effect%20of%20various%20binding%20agent%20and%20tableting%20technique%20on%20physical%20.CITREX2021..pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/34119/
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Pahang

An effervescent tablet based on stevia was formulated. Stevia has a low-calorie sweetener with antioxidant and antidiabetic properties. Three methods to prepare the stevia effervescent tablet, which are direct compression method, wet granulation method and dry granulation method.The effervescent tablet includes stevia, acidifying agent, alkalizing agent, and binding agent.