Copovidone USP
Description
Copovidone is a versatile binder and film-former widely used in tablet formulations. This white to off-white, free-flowing powder dissolves easily in both water and alcohol, making it ideal for various drug formulations, including oral, topical, and ophthalmic preparations.
As a binder, Copovidone enhances the mechanical strength and stability of tablets and granules. It provides strong adhesion and cohesion, improving the compressibility and solubility of active ingredients, which supports higher loading and rapid release profiles.
As a film-former, Copovidone creates clear, glossy, and flexible coatings, enhancing the appearance, swallowability, and shelf life of tablets. It’s also effective in taste masking and acts as a pore-former in controlled-release formulations.
Applications:
- Binder in tablet and capsule formulations
- Film-former for tablet coatings
- Pore-former in controlled-release matrices
- Solubilizer for poorly soluble drugs
Features:
- Excellent solubility in water and alcohol
- Enhances compressibility and solubility of active ingredients
- Forms clear, flexible, and aesthetically appealing films
- Compatible with a wide range of active ingredients and manufacturing processes
Compliance: Copovidone meets rigorous pharmacopeial standards, including USP, EP, and JP, ensuring its suitability for global development and manufacturing.
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