25. October 2017

The aim of this study was to enhance the classical adjuvant functionality of maize starch (Mst) by co-processing with small quantities of carbopol 974P (CaPol). A pre-processed maize starch (MpS) was coated with different concentrations of CaPol corresponding to 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1.0 %w/w and spray-dried at controlled conditions to produce the CaPol-coated motifs (MpS-CaPol).

18. August 2017

How many starch (derived) excipients contain wheat starch as a potential source of Gluten? Based on my experience most of the products are based on corn and potato starches anyway. But are there excipients used in pharmaeutical formulations based on wheat starch? If yes, what would be the average or maxium percentage in a dosage form? Many thanks for your input on this question to hopefully reduce fear of medicines as a "critical" source of Gluten.