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A REVIEW ON HPMC AS VERSATILE MATERIAL IN PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORMS

*Ashvin Mishra, Rampravesh Chauhan, Prof. Dr. Chainesh Shah, Mitali Dalwadi, Dr. Umesh Upadhayay

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Abstract

Nowadays HPMC (hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose) which is also known as Hypromellose most widely used polymer in various Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms. In different formulations due to its hydrophilic nature selected by the formulators. This review provides the idea not just about its hydrophilic matrix system rather more focus on advancements of recent formulations. This polymer provides maximum utilization of drug in a controlled manner and prolong the release rate of drug including therapeutic effects. HPMC have commercially different grades based on their different solid formulations, liquid formulations, gel preparations and bio-adhesive Preparations. This review also provides information about the HPMC as a Capsule shell material and with its dissolution studies maybe it can take place over hard gelatin capsules.

Keywords: HPMC, Controlled release dosage forms, Hydrophilic, Pharmaceutical.