Nwachukwu Nkemakolam

Effect of Drying Methods on the Powder and Compaction Properties of Microcrystalline Cellulose Derived from Cocos nucifera

Nwachukwu Nkemakolam & Ofoefule Sabinus Ifeanyi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2017

Aim: This work aims at investigating the effect of drying methods on the powder and compaction properties of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) obtained from the matured fruit husk of Cocos nucifera (CN). Study Design: Experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: University of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/37615

The Disintegrant Property of a Hydrophilic Cellulose Polymer Derived from the Tubers of Ipomoea batatas in Paracetamol Tablet Formulation

Ugoeze Kenneth C. & Nwachukwu Nkemakolam · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2017

Aims: A new hydrophilic cellulose polymer (I-hydrocel) derived from the tubers of Ipomoea batatas was assessed as a tablet disintegrant in paracetamol tablet formulation in comparison with maize starch. Methods: I-hydrocel was incorporated intragranularly at 5, 10 and 15% w/w to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2017/37119

Evaluation of the Suspending Properties of a Novel Hydrophilic Biopolymer Derived from the Tubers of Ipomoea batatas on Sulphamethoxazole Suspension

Ugoeze Kenneth C. & Nwachukwu Nkemakolam · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2017

Aims: This work examines a novel hydrophilic biopolymer, I-polygel derived from Ipomoea batatas tubers (Convolvulaceae) as a suspending agent in sulphamethoxazole suspension using acacia and tragacanth respectively as comparing standards. Methods: Aqueous suspensions of sulphamet...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2017/37028